• Ensure the wound has been cleaned
• Gently dry the surrounding skin
• Remove from packaging
• Place (either side down) onto the wound surface
• Dressings can be placed side-by-side to cover large wound areas, or cut to size for smaller areas.
• Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing.
• Store at room temperature

Frequency of change

Depending on clinical observation, dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days. Actilite will be less effective as the honey is diluted by wound exudates, to maintain an effective level change the dressing when the colour changes significantly.

Due to the nature of honey, it can solidify at cold temperatures and become more malleable at warmer temperatures. If the product has hardened, warm between hands to soften before use. If the product has become too soft, place in a colder place such as a fridge for a few minutes

May be used on all wound types including:
• Superficial wounds, partial or full thickness
wounds, e.g. cuts and abrasions
• Pressure ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Burns
• Infected wounds
• Graft & donor sites.
May assist with debridement if used in conjunction with Activon Tube.

Contra-indications
Do not use if patient is allergic to bee venom, bee products or essential oils. Actilite
contains glucose. Monitor the levels of patients with diabetes. A few patients
experience pain when applied, depending on sensitivity of the wound it may be
necessary to consider an appropriate level of analgesia. If pain continues unabated,
discontinue use and irrigate the wound with saline solution.

Warnings and Precautions
Actilite® is a single use product. If used on more than one patient, cross-contamination
or infection may result. Opening the dressing pack compromises the sterile barrier.
Any unused dressings should be discarded.