Honey dressings

• Honey dressings should not be used on patients allergic to bee venom
• Honey can increase wound exudate so consideration is needed regarding suitability for wounds with moderate-high exudate levels and secondary dressing selection
• Discomfort may be experience with initial application of honey, this should subside in 15-20 minutes. If not, ensure dressing removed and wound irrigated to remove residual honey.
• Honey is safe for use on patients with diabetes however it is advised blood sugars are monitored during use

It is recommended antimicrobial dressings are prescribed for two weeks for treatment and then reviewed.

Activon tube contains 100% Manuka honey with no additives.

Suitable for use on flat and cavity wounds - Activon tube wound gel can be useful for reaching undermining and tunnelling areas.

• Apply liberally to the wound bed or wound cavity and secure in place with an appropriate secondary dressing
• Can be applied to or used in conjunction with a contact layer or wound filler to aid application  

Medihoney wound gel is Manuka honey combined with 20% natural plant waxes to increase viscosity and aid application.  

Suitable for use on flat and cavity wounds - Medihoney wound gel can be useful for reaching undermining and tunnelling areas.

• Apply liberally to the wound bed or wound cavity and secure in place with an appropriate secondary dressing
• Can be applied to or used in conjunction with a contact layer or wound filler to aid application

Actilite is a light viscose net contact layer coated in 99% Manuka honey and 1% Manuka oil.

For use on flat wounds

• Apply directly to the wound bed and secure in place with an appropriate secondary dressing.

Activon Tulle is knitted viscose mesh contact layer impregnated with 100% Manuka Honey.

For use on flat wounds.

• Apply directly to the wound bed and secure in place with an appropriate secondary dressing.
• The tulle can be unfolded to cover a larger surface area, however this can alter the concentration of honey at the wound site.

Algivon is a soft alginate dressing impregnated with 100% Manuka honey.

The alginate fibres enable a sustained, slower release of honey.

Algivon can be appropriate for moderately exudating wounds as the alginate has a small capacity to absorb wound exudate, reducing the impact of exudate washing honey away from the wound bed.

Algivon is suitable for flatl and cavity wounds.

• Apply directly to the wound bed and secure in place with an appropriate secondary dressing