What is Flamigel used for?

What is Flamigel used for?

Flamigel® is used post lasertherapy, on superficial burns (including those caused by radiotherapy) and on minor wounds (e.g. grazes, cuts). Flamigel® may also be used in superficial open wounds. It’s hydro-active colloid formulation can quickly help soothe the pain of minor wounds due to its cooling effect.

What is Flaminal Forte used for?

Flaminal® (Hydro / Forte) can be used for acute and chronic wound types. The wound treatment is available in two formulations: Flaminal® Hydro for slightly to moderately exuding wounds and Flaminal® Forte for wounds with moderate to high amounts of wound exudate.

Is Flaminal Forte good for burns?

Flaminal Forte has proven itself as a viable treatment alternative to silver based products and should be given consideration for use for patients who have superficial to partial thickness burns where pain is a major issue, for patients undergoing radiotherapy, and those patient with potential allergies to silver based …

What is Flaminal cream?

Flaminal is an Enzyme Alginogel wound healing agent. It consists of. an antibacterial enzyme system embedded in hydrated alginates. It. supports healing by keeping wounds clean and moist, and by providing.

How do I use Flamigel?

How to apply

1. Cover. If necessary, cover the wound with a sterile non-adherent dressing and replace it daily.
2. Clean. Clean the wound with running water or with a specific cleaning product such as Flamirins®.
3. Dry. Gently pat the wound dry with a clean cloth.
4. Treat. Treat the wound with Flamigel®.
5. Cover.
6. Clean.
7. Dry.
8. Treat.

How often should you apply Flaminal?

As your wound improves you can reduce dressing changes to every 3 – 4 days as recommended by your nurse/doctor. Please ensure you wash your hands thoroughly before and after application of Flaminal® Hydro / Forte.

Is Flamigel flammable?

Flammability: Flammable. Thermal Decomposition: Carbon, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide.

How long can you use Flaminal?

The dressing with Flaminal® Hydro or Flaminal® Forte can remain in place as long as the gel structure is intact (1 to 4 days, depending on the amount of exudate).

How does moist healing work?

A moist environment has been proven to facilitate the healing process of the wound by preventing dehydration and enhancing angiogenesis and collagen synthesis together with increased breakdown of dead tissue and fibrin.

Can you use Flamigel on broken skin?

Do not use aftershave/perfumes if the skin is broken or sore. Always wash your hands before applying Flamigel® RT. Flamigel® RT hydrates the affected skin area and restores moisture balance. Flamigel® RT provides a barrier against external contamination, moisturises and repairs the skin, and soothes pain.

Is Flaminal antibacterial?

Flaminal and Flaminal Hydro (Flen Pharma, Belgium) are 2 new hydroactive colloid gel dressings with state antibacterial properties. These properties are attributed to an enzymatic complex in their formulation.

Can I use Flamigel on sunburn?

In case of sunburn, do not cover Flamigel® and apply Flamigel® frequently (up to 6 times per day). In case of minor cuts and grazes covering Flamigel® can help to protect the wound and to prevent contamination. Cover the wound with a non-adherent dressing to allow easy removal.