• Ensure the wound has been cleaned
• Gently dry the surrounding skin
• Remove from packaging
• Pack Algivon Plus ribbon into a deep wound, cavity or sinus (do not pack cavity too tight)
• Ribbons can be cut to size with sharp scissors
• Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing
• Store at room temperature

Frequency of change

Depending on wound exudate levels, any surrounding fluid, oedema and dressing regime may require changing daily but may be left in place for up to 7 days. Will be less effective as the honey is diluted by wound exudate, 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..

Algivon Plus Ribbon may be applied to any wound but especially:
• Cavities
• Sinuses
• Pressure ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Diabetic Ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Burns
• Infected wounds
• Graft sites

Contra-indications
Although the honey is not absorbed into the blood stream, we advise monitoring the
levels of blood glucose in patients with diabetes. Do not use if allergic to bee venom.
Discomfort can be experienced when honey is applied, depending on sensitivity of the
wound it may be necessary to consider an appropriate level of analgesia. The initial
discomfort usually subsides, however if it does continue, discontinue use and irrigate the
wound with saline solution.