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Why use AmeriGel® instead of
a first-aid ointment?
First aid antibiotic
ointments like Neosporin®,
Triple antibiotic ointment, etc. work well. They help combat
infection in minor cuts, burns and scrapes. But, are these
the right products for you to be using on your wound?
Look at the “Indications” and “Warnings” on
the packaging of a typical “First aid antibiotic ointment” and
you will see the following:
Indications: First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and
burns. Warnings: (excerpt) In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites,
or serious burns, consult a physician. The word “minor” means that
the skin is damaged, but not penetrated through or punctured. Some examples
of minor wounds: a scraped elbow, a small scratch on the skin, etc. Wounds
that have not healed in 60-90 days are considered chronic non-healing wounds
and are not minor. These wounds range from shallow (crater-like) openings in
the skin to penetrating down deep enough to see muscle or bone. Many times,
there are other factors that contribute to a wound not healing, like diabetes,
circulation problems, etc. The two main reasons that wounds, in general, will
not heal is due to infection and an accumulation of necrotic or devitalized
tissue (debris) in the wound itself.
The “First aid antibiotic ointments” mentioned
above are antibiotic and/or antimicrobial preparations that
prevent infection. However, they do not keep the wound debris-free,
because they do not have a “debriding” component.
Debriding means the removal of dead/dying tissue or debris
that has accumulated inside the wound. A scab covering the
wound or a yellow splotch inside the wound is an example of
necrotic tissue. In a chronic wound, you would not want either
of these examples interfering with the healing process. Therefore,
using a product that has a debriding capability would be advantageous.
AmeriGel® Wound Dressing is FDA approved for the following:
Indications: Stage I-IV pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic skin
ulcers, 1st and 2nd degree burns, post surgical incisions, cuts and abrasions.
The indications for use of AmeriGel® include “cuts and abrasions,” which
is essentially all that “First aid antibiotic ointments” are
intended.
Further, AmeriGel® is:
1. antimicrobial to fight and prevent infection, like an antibiotic.
2. an
autolytic debrider to keep the wound debris-free.
3. keeps the wound moist for optimal healing From minor cuts to chronic non-healing wounds, the
choice is Amerigel®.
AmeriGel®'s Guarantee:
AmeriGel® Wound Dressing has been shown in a study to work
on 7 out of 10 wounds and has a 30-day money back guarantee.
Should you or someone you know have a wound that hasn’t
healed, try AmeriGel® Wound Dressing
for 2 weeks to see how well it works. If the wound does not respond to AmeriGel®,
then simply return it within the 30-day period for a full product refund. |
