{"product_id":"prontosan-wound-gel-x-50g","title":"Prontosan Wound Gel X - 50g","description":"\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProntosan Wound Gel X is a thick hydrogel from B. Braun for cleansing and moistening skin wounds and burns and helping to prevent biofilm, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrogel in a tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyhexanide (PHMB) and betaine surfactant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurified water, glycerol, hydroxyethylcellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended purpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleansing and moistening of skin wounds and burns; prevention of biofilm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE-marked medical device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and carers looking after acute or chronic skin wounds, such as ulcers, on the advice of a healthcare professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople caring for minor burns after first aid has been given\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for anyone allergic to polyhexanide or any other ingredient, and not a substitute for medical care of deep, large or infected wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the instructions for use supplied with the tube before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the wound first, as advised by your nurse, pharmacist or doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a layer of gel to cover the wound bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with a suitable secondary dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite the date of first opening in the space on the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Wound Gel and Wound Gel X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWound Gel X is the thicker, more viscous version sold in tubes; the standard Prontosan Wound Gel comes in a 30ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on burns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, B. Braun states it is for cleansing and moistening skin wounds and burns. Seek medical help for large, deep or blistered burns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it an antibiotic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a medical device gel containing polyhexanide and a betaine surfactant, not an antibiotic medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a dressing on top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. After applying the gel, cover the wound with a suitable secondary dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use on wounds only. Avoid contact with the eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop use and seek medical advice if the wound shows increasing redness, swelling, heat, pain or discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of the reach and sight of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between Wound Gel and Wound Gel X?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Wound Gel X is the thicker, more viscous version sold in tubes; the standard Prontosan Wound Gel comes in a 30ml bottle.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use it on burns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, B. Braun states it is for cleansing and moistening skin wounds and burns. 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