SOLOSITE◊ Wound Gel
SOLOSITE◊ Wound Gel is a soothing hydrogel which creates a moist wound environment that aids healing and minimises the risk of scarring.¹ ² ³ ⁴
Cool, soothe, and hydrate your skin
SOLOSITE◊ Gel is a colour free5, hydrating gel that can be used for moist wound healing. SOLOSITE◊ Gel is used for the treatment of minor conditions such as minor burns, including sunburn relief, superficial cuts and lacerations, skin tears and abrasions.
Features
How to use SOLOSITE Wound Gel
Step 1. Wash your hands before and after dealing with your wound.
Step 2. Cleanse the wound with saline or suitable cleansing solution.
Step 3. Cover the affected area with SOLOSITE◊ Gel (approximately 5mm thick). Where practical, cover the wound and the SOLOSITE◊ Gel.
Step 4.Change daily or as directed to prevent drying out of the SOLOSITE◊ Gel. For sunburn relief, re-apply on a regular basis to prevent the wound from drying out
Step 2. Cleanse the wound with saline or suitable cleansing solution.
Step 3. Cover the affected area with SOLOSITE◊ Gel (approximately 5mm thick). Where practical, cover the wound and the SOLOSITE◊ Gel.
Step 4.Change daily or as directed to prevent drying out of the SOLOSITE◊ Gel. For sunburn relief, re-apply on a regular basis to prevent the wound from drying out
Safety & Warnings
Do not use if there is known sensitivity to SOLOSITE◊ Gel or any of its ingredients.
Precautions for Use:
SOLOSITE◊ Gel should be used with care in the vicinity of the eyes. If contact occurs rinse thoroughly with clean water. SOLOSITE◊ Gel is for external use only and should not be taken internally. If in doubt, seek medical advice regarding severity of the wound. Should signs of sensitivity or irritation occur, discontinue use and seek medical advice. If condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days, seek medical advice.
Precautions for Use:
SOLOSITE◊ Gel should be used with care in the vicinity of the eyes. If contact occurs rinse thoroughly with clean water. SOLOSITE◊ Gel is for external use only and should not be taken internally. If in doubt, seek medical advice regarding severity of the wound. Should signs of sensitivity or irritation occur, discontinue use and seek medical advice. If condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days, seek medical advice.
Other suitable products
To help treat your wound, SOLOSITE Gel is suitable for use with the following products:
Wound dressings
OPSITE Flexigrid – film that breathes like skin.
OPSITE Post Op – waterproof film dressing.
PRIMAPORE – self-adhesive fabric dressing.
Wound dressings
OPSITE Flexigrid – film that breathes like skin.
OPSITE Post Op – waterproof film dressing.
PRIMAPORE – self-adhesive fabric dressing.
References
1. Smith+Nephew 2018. Fluid Donation Testing of SOLOSITE Gel (without Allantoin). Internal Report. C3141 R17.
2. Smith+Nephew 2017. Fluid Absorption Testing of SOLOSITE Gel (without allantoin). Internal Report. C3141 R8.
3. Smith+Nephew 2019. Use of benchtop test data to support product claims for hydrogels referring to moist wound healing. Internal Report. EO.AWM.PCSgen.002.3.
4. Wang X, Kempf M, Liu P, et al. Conservative surgical debridement as a burn treatment: Supporting evidence from a porcine burn model. Wound Rep Reg. 2008;16:774-783.
5. The Nursery 2019. PMCF Survey Report for SOLOSITE Gel. Smith+Nephew.
6. Smith+Nephew 2020. Product Safety Statement: SOLOSITE Gel Internal Report. PSS410.
7. Smith+Nephew 2017. Dilution of SOLOSITE Gel (without allantoin) with Water. Internal Report. C3141 R10.
8. Smith+Nephew 2018. Wound model testing of SOLOSITE Gel to ensure fluid can pass through and be absorbed by a secondary absorbent dressing Internal Report C3141 R15.
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