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Algosteril® is a calcium alginate dressing (wound packing) used in the treatment of infected, bleeding or exuding wounds, venous ulcers and amputation stubs in regular or diabetic patients. Its action is based on an active principle where the ionic exchange between the calcium ions of the Algosteril fibers and the sodium ions of the blood activates the coagulation factors. Algosteril® is a 100% calcium alginate and has specific properties:
These 4 properties were all proved by several clinical studies. Today, the recognized indications are hemostase, wound healing and management of infected wounds. Algosteril® is available as individually wrapped dressing or as wound packing. Algosteril® is manufactured by BROTHIER Laboratories S.A., France, who masters the calcium alginate technology since 1949. Algosteril® has the status of a medical device.
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