 
A Hydrogel with an Aggressive Autolytic
Debrider
What is It?
AmeriGel® Wound Dressing is
the first and only FDA-approved, antimicrobial hydrogel indicated
for stage I-IV pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic
skin ulcers, 1st and 2nd degree burns, post-surgical incisions
with dehiscence, cuts and abrasions.
What’s in it?
AmeriGel® Wound Dressing is the only wound care product on
the market today with Oakin™. Extracted from
nature, Oakin™ provides the antimicrobial, antifungal,
anti-inflammatory as well as the aggressive autolytic
debriding properties. In a MIC test Oakin™ was shown
to be bactericidal against 49 gram (+) and gram (–)
microbes, including Staph., Strep., Pseudomonas, Candida
and T. Mentagrophytes. Other ingredients include
Zinc Acetate, well known for its antiseptic and skin protectant
properties and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG),
which helps to maintain a moist wound environment for extended
periods of time. PEG is also unique because
it is currently the only product on the market today that
is known to neutralize phenol.
How does it work?
AmeriGel’s primary mechanisms
of action are to decrease cell membrane permeability, proliferate
proteins to the wound site and promote the development of granulation
tissue growth. Subsequently, with the help
of Oakin™, AmeriGel will combat infection, reduce wound
bioburden and provide an antimicrobial barrier
to prevent potential infections.
Why should you switch to AmeriGel Wound Dressing?
No other product on the market today
offers as many benefits as AmeriGel Wound Dressing!
Overall Benefits
- Bactericidal to combat and
prevent infections.
- Debriding action will maintain
a debris-free wound bed.
- Clear and easy-to-follow
post-operative nail surgery and
wound care instructions.
- Ease of application and understanding
increases patient compliance.
- OTC
and easy to dispense.
- Medicare reimbursable through
DMERC (A6248)
Matrixectomy Benefits
- Debriding action eliminates the need for
patient soaking.
- Reduces healing time by 20-50%.
- Only product known to
neutralize phenol.
- Prevents post-operative infections.
- Indicated for 1st
and 2nd degree burns.
Wound Care Benefits
- Promotes new granulation tissue development.
- Has a demonstrated
efficacy of 77%.
- Antimicrobial - combats and prevents infections.
- Debriding
action maintains a debris-free wound
bed following sharp debridement.
- Can be used in an Unna
boot for up to seven days.
When should you dispense AmeriGel
Wound Dressing?
- Post-Matrixectomies – Neutralizes
phenol, reduces healing times and
is indicated for 1st and 2nd degree burns.
- Nail Avulsions – Reduces
healing times.
- Post-Verrucae Removals – Reduces healing times
and reoccurrence rate.
- Diabetic Ulcers – Reduces healing
times, prevents infections and
removes devitalized tissue.
- Stasis Ulcers – Reduces
healing times, prevents infections and may be
used under compression.
- Pressure Ulcers – Reduces
healing times, prompts wound contracture
and prevents infections.
- Unna Boot – Replaces Zinc
paste and is safe and effective for up
to seven days.
 Description:
AmeriGel® Wound Dressing is classified
by the FDA as a antimicrobial hydrogel
wound filler.
Ingredients:
Oakin™ (Oak extract), Meadowsweet
extract, Polyethylene Glycol 400,
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Water, Zinc Acetate.
Properties:
The primary ingredient, Oakin™ is bactericidal (in vitro) and provides the antimicrobial,
antifungal and aggressive autolytic debriding properties.
Indications for Usage:
Stage I – IV pressure ulcers,
venous stasis ulcers, diabetic skin ulcers, 1st and 2nd
degree burns, post surgical incisions, cuts and abrasions.
Contraindications:
Do not use if there is a known allergy or sensitivity to
Oak or any other ingredient.
Precautions:
For external use only. Avoid contact
with the eyes. Do not use on children under
2 years of age without consulting a physician.
Adverse Reactions:
None Known.
Dosage and Administration:
Apply a thin layer to cover the
wound bed and overlap onto the periwound skin.
Cover with a moist saline gauze or a secondary dressing
of choice.
How supplied / Availability:
AmeriGel® Wound Dressing is available
over the counter in a 1 oz. (28.3g) tube.
Call your distributor for pricing and availability.
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