IODOSORB WOUND DRESSINGS 

IODOSORB and IODOFLEX are a range of Cadexomer dressings with Iodine products, available in three presentations.

IODOSORB Ointment is a sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, it cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing pus and debris and forming a moist gel over the wound surface.

IODOSORB dressings are sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, it cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing pus and debris and forming a moist gel over the wound surface.

IODOSORB powder is a sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, it cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing pus and debris and forming a moist gel over the wound surface.

As IODOSORB swells in situ the active iodine is released, killing resident micro-organisms in the wound site and changing colour.

 IODOSORB removes barriers to healing by its dual action antimicrobial and desloughing properties. The broad spectrum antimicrobial action is provided by the sustained release of iodine and the desloughing action is provided by the unique cadexomer matrix.

By effectively removing the barriers of bacteria, slough and debris and excess exudate, IODOSORB is effective for the treatment of infection in chronic exuding wounds.

IODOSORB Claims

-       Provides sustained antimicrobial activity

-       Effectively reduces the bacterial load

-       Removes loose slough and debris to clean the wound bed

-       Manages excess exudate in highly exuding wounds

-       Creates a moist wound environment

IODOSORB Benefits

-       Clinically proven to treat infection

-       Effective deslougher

-       High absorbency

-       Wide range of high level clinical support

-       Versatile range

-       Changes colour as iodine is released

-       Encourages wound healing

-       Helps to eliminate odour

Features of IODOSORB

-       Changes colour: to indicate when dressing change is needed

-       Non-adherent: can be removed with saline to help reduce trauma to the patient, and increase patient quality of life

-       Biodegradable

-       Range of sizes: Aids dressing selection

-       Helps reduce wastage

IODOSORB Properties

IODOSORB is a dual action wound management product. It offers the benefits of a broad spectrum slow release antimicrobial agent in combination with desloughing and fluid handling properties. IODOSORB is effective at treating infection and preparing the wound bed to heal, in highly exuding chronic wounds.

Odour Control Properties

Odour is generated by wounds which are infected and heavily colonised by both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria. Odour is attributed to the volatiles produced by the bacteria within a wound. Therefore, control of such bacteria should also control the associated odour.

Desloughing Properties

"Ulcers treated with Cadexomer Iodine showed significantly more rapid desloughing and healing than those treated with a standard dressing".

Wound fluid, containing bacteria and cellular debris, is readily drawn up into the Cadexomer matrix cleansing the wound bed of extra debris and bacteria, thereby helping to promote wound healing. This desloughing and removal of bacteria is believed to be responsible for the increase in wound healing and the rate of epithelialisation observed in clinical studies of chronic leg ulcers after treatment with Cadexomer Iodine.

Exudate Control Properties

Cadexomer Iodine is able to manage excess exudate by its ability to absorb up to six times its own weight. This reduces the risk of maceration and leakage and can result in less dressing changes and reduced nursing supervision for patients compared to standard treatments.