Specialists often face the problem of helping patients with difficult to heal wounds. These are bedsores, wounds after burns, ulcers on the diabetic foot and more. Such treatment can last several months, or even longer. This burdens both the patient himself and his associates. Among modern treatment methods, the creation of a moist environment in the wound is called.
Purilon Gel is used to effectively soften and autolytically cleanse necrotic dry tissue. 90% of it consists of water, includes moisture absorbing particles. Due to the gel consistency and composition, the drug forms a moist environment, fills the wound, causes the dissolution and rejection of necrosis in a natural way, then absorbs excessive exudate and thereby prevents maceration of healthy tissues near the wound.
The drug can be used to treat pressure sores, including necrotic tissue, and for clean wounds at the granulation stage. It is made by the Koloplast company (Coloplast).
The composition and release form of this medication
- Gel bandage COLOPLAST Purilon.
- Hydrogel placed in a tube in the amount of 15 grams. The tube is made in the shape of an accordion, so that it is convenient to apply, with a long nose.
The Purilon Gel contains natural ingredients: purified water, calcium alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose. The preparation does not contain additives and consists of 90% of purified water.
Features of functioning
"Purilon gel" is a hydrogel that has unique hydrating and absorbing characteristics that contribute to the autolic natural cleansing of the wound. Thanks to the preparation, wet conditions are created.
It is based on only natural ingredients. The drug dissolves and softens necrotic tissue, it creates optimal conditions for a moist environment for effective and quick wound cleansing.
Purilon Gel absorbs scab, dissolved necrotic tissue and excessive exudate. Excellent sorption abilities reduce the likelihood of maceration and leakage.
Thanks to the viscous structure, the gel has excellent cohesive properties: it remains on the wound and does not spread. Even with the absorption of cellular detritus and wound exudate, the gel retains cohesive signs, it prevents maceration and the flow of the surface near the wound.
It is mainly indicated for wet and dry necrotic wounds, also for wounds of a mixed type with areas of granulation and necrotic tissue. Another gel is used to create conditions for the wet healing of pathology.
Purilon Gel is easy to apply and remove from the wound.
Indications for use of this drug
The medication effectively dissolves and softens necrotic dry tissue and cleanses the wound. At the same time, the drug absorbs dissolved necrosis and an excessive amount of exudate, and maceration of healthy tissues adjacent to the wound is prevented.
It is indicated for the treatment of dry and wet necrotic wounds, while purulent discharge and infection must be absent. When the content of pus and inflammation is desirable to use wound dressings "PAM-T" or "Proteox-TM."
Purilon Gel is thus used in the treatment of:
- clean deep bedsores at the granulation stage;
- deep dry bedsores that contain necrosis (but are not infected with it);
- to create conditions for the moist healing of deep clean bedsores;
- diabetic and trophic ulcers.
Advantages and specifics of the drug
As indicated by the instructions for use, Purilon Gel consists of 90% purified water, it contains moisture-absorbing particles.
Helps to heal deep bedsores at the granulation stage.
It has significant moisturizing and absorbing properties, it helps to naturally cleanse deep bedsores from necrosis autolithically.
It has cohesive properties - it lingers in the wound without spreading due to its viscous structure.
It is rarely necessary to change it - once every three to five days, which significantly reduces injury and has a good effect on wound healing, while favorable conditions are created for the patient.
It is easily applied to the wound and removed. It is odorless, colorless.
Instructions for use of this medication
How to use Purilon Gel according to instructions?
Previously, the wound is washed with an antiseptic solution (chlorhexidine) or saline. To treat a wound, you can not use potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) and hydrogen peroxide. Gently dry the skin near the wound. Pulling at the edge, remove the label from the applicator's accordion . If the label is not removed, the patient will have difficulty squeezing the gel from the tube. Wipe the applicator nose with an antiseptic and break off the tip of the applicator. Gently pressing the base of the applicator accordion, the gel must be applied to the wound. Fill the deep bedsore completely with gel, but not higher than the wound margin. Then fix with a secondary dressing. If pressure sores with moderate or weak exudation, you need to use Comfeel Plus hydrocolloid dressings ("Comfil Plus"). To get rid of pressure sores with strong and moderate exudation, the secondary dressing is Biatain (“Biaten”).
In order to optimize the process of cleansing wounds with necrosis, it is recommended to change Purilon Gel every three days. With clean wounds, the drug must be changed depending on how much exudate is released. The gel can be removed from the wound by first rinsing it with chlorhexidine or saline. When pus is contained in deep bedsores and the inflammatory process, use the medical dressings “PAM-T” or “Proteox-TM” depending on the degree of exudation of the lesion.
Precautionary measures
If there is a generalized and local infection, you can use it only as directed by a specialist. Wounds provoked by arterial insufficiency, or diabetic ulcers (primarily on the feet and lower extremities) should be constantly examined by a doctor. The wound due to good cleansing of necrotic tissue when using Purilon Gel may appear larger in size than during the first examination, but this is a natural stage of the healing process. Designed exclusively for external use. When allergic reactions occur, you need to find out what exactly in the product it causes.
A warning
If the integrity of the drug packaging is compromised, Purilon Gel cannot be used and cannot be sterilized again. The drug is intended for single use only. Repeated use of such a single-use product may be hazardous to the patient. Repeated cleaning, processing, sterilization and disinfection contribute to the deterioration of the technical properties of the product, which creates the likelihood of bodily harm or infection of the body.
Storage of this drug
Purilon Gel should be stored at room temperature.
The Koloplast company is not responsible for injuries and injuries that a person receives as a result of non-compliance with its recommendations regarding the use of the drug.
Reviews about Purilon Gel
This drug receives a small number of reviews on the Web, but they are all positive. It is used to treat bedsores in bedridden patients, when other means have not met expectations. Users notice the effect after a week, under the influence of the drug, the wound no longer widens, and dead tissue is removed with the gel, young skin begins to grow. The gel is also suitable for wounds and burns, heals them faster than conventional means. The drug is designed for home use and clinical care.
Many women in the modern world suffer from dilated veins due to constant stress and hard work. According to reviews, the daily use of the applicator after a while gives good results. Usability is noted.
Side effects, as a rule, are absent, except for an allergic reaction.
The advantages of the drug, according to patients, are quality, reliability, modernity, convenience, effectiveness. The only drawback is the cost, which not everyone seems affordable.