MEDIHONEY offers the only antibacterial medical honey indicated for infected wounds.
A range of dressings and creams are available with a combination of leptospermum honeys, from the world’s largest producer of Manuka Honey, which is claimed to exceed the antibacterial properties of other medical honeys. Research has shown 30% faster healing than standard treatment in recently published RCT. Medihoney Antibacterial Alginate dressing is a honey-impregnated calcium alginate dressing, while Antibacterial Tulle is a honey-impregnated, nonadherent wound contact layer. Also available is the company’s Antibacterial Medical Honey, which is 100% honey, supplied in 50 g single patient tubes. Other products available include:
• Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel, which uses plant-derived waxes to provide a high viscosity gel.
• Medihoney Antibacterial Gel Sheet – a standardised antibacterial honey wound contact dressing and sodium alginate. The dressing forms a soft gel when in contact with exudates.
• Medihoney Barrier Cream, which has been specially designed with a range of natural ingredients including 30% Medihoney Antibacterial Honey.