LAVASORB® wound irrigation solution, 250 ml

LAVASORB® wound irrigation solution is a ready-to-use solution suitable for irrigating wounds and moistening wound dressings, as well as for cleaning and rinsing wounds.

Lavasorb is a ready-to-use solution for cleaning, rinsing, moistening and decontaminating skin wounds. It is also intended for moistening wound dressings. In the operating theatre, Lavasorb is also used for cleaning and rinsing. 

Lavasorb contains polyhexanide as a preservative, which also has an antimicrobial effect. Macrogol (polyethylene glycol 4000) serves to optimise the moistening of the wound surface by reducing surface tension. Polyhexanide prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi in the solution after the container has been first opened, as well as within the wound dressing.

Properties

• Wound cleansing and removal of fibrin deposits and dressing residues 
• Moistening the wound dressing and keeping wounds moist 
• Wound irrigation during surgical procedures 
• Optimal skin and mucous membrane tolerance 
• Pain-free application to the wound area 
• Colourless solution; leaves no stains on the skin, wound dressing or textiles

Dosage form

Wound irrigation solution

Usage

• Wound cleansing / wound irrigation / wound decontamination by direct application to the wound. 
• Moistening of dressings, which are left on the wound for 10–15 minutes to dissolve biofilms. 
• An antimicrobial effect on the wound is only to be expected after an application time of > 30 minutes. 
• Wound cleansing using moistened cellulose or swabs. 
• Intensive moistening of wound dressings to facilitate dressing changes.

Ingredients

Composition – 1 litre contains: polyhexanide 0.40 g, macrogol 4000 0.02 g, sodium chloride 8.60 g, calcium chloride dihydrate 0.33 g, potassium chloride 0.30 g, purified water to 1 litre, theoretical osmolarity: 309 mosmol/l.