Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Powder 3g

Iodosorb powder is a sterile formulation of acute 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. It reduces bacteria, absorbs exudate, pus and debris, facilitates desloughing and maintains a moist wound environment to promote healing of chronic ulcers and wounds such as venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers, and infected traumatic and surgical wounds. 



Each gram of cadexomer iodine can absorb up to 6ml of fluid. When Iodosorb Powder needs changing, it changes colour for easy identification. The powder forms a non-adhesive moist gel over the wound that can be easily removed without damaging the fragile new tissue underneath.



Benefits:

• 
Clinically proven to treat infection 

• Effective antimicrobial and deslougher (process of removing dead tissues from the wound)

• High absorbency 

• Wide range of high level clinical support 

• Versatile range 

• Changes colour as iodine is released 

• Encourages wound healing
• Helps to eliminate odour



Directions:

1. 
Thoroughly clean the wound and surrounding area with a gentle stream of sterile water or saline.
2. Remove excess fluid, leaving wound surface slightly moist.
3. 
Apply powder to the wound surface to form a layer 3mm deep and cover with a dry dressing or gauze. 
Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing e.g. Melolin or Allevyn.
4. To avoid the risk of cross-contamination, it is recommended that the use of a single sachet of Iodosorb Powder be confined to one patient.