• The use of alginate dressing is not recommended for infants less than 12 months of age.
• Do not use in third degree burns.

• The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with saline, and then remove.
• Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginates.
• Do not use on dry or necrotic tissues.
• Whilst Pharma-Algi® assists in the management of wounds prone to minor bleeding, it is not intended to be used as a surgical sponge or to
achieve haemostasis in heavily bleeding wounds.
• When used on infected wounds, the infection should be inspected and treated in accordance with local clinical protocol.
• Secondary film dressing or conforming bandage should be used to secure the dressing in place.

Sodium alginate used in this product rapidly gels and forms a physiologically moist microenvironment

that promotes healing and the formation of granulation tissue. Calcium present in this product, exchanges with sodium

 in the blood to further contribute to the gelling and absorption process. But more importantly calcium ions are donated to the wound; calcium is vital for the clotting process to be successful, which ensures bleeding is stopped.