Overview
Cadexomer Iodine gel is a type of wound gel that clinicians use to treat heavily draining wounds, or wounds that produce a large amount of liquid exudate due to bacteria. Cadexomer iodine gel is appropriate for wounds that are heavily contaminated, and for second-degree burns.
Detailed Description
Cadexomer Iodine gel promotes autolytic debridement, and may assist in managing bacterial contamination in the wound. Cadexomer iodine gel is also helpful in reducing the foul odor that may be present in heavily contaminated wounds.
Cadexomer iodine gel is available as a sheet, a gel, and a spray, and has many uses. Clinicians apply cadexomer iodine to help control drainage and protect the skin around the wound from maceration. Clinicians apply it to the wound bed because it absorbs a heavy amount of exudate, and because it conforms to the shape of the wound.
Cadexomer iodine gel requires a secondary covering or wound dressing. When the color of the product changes from brown to yellow or gray, clinicians change the gel dressing.
Patients should inform their health care providers if they have a known allergy or sensitivity to iodine, before using cadexomer iodine gel.
Last updated: 19-May-04
