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Daily OTC Pearl: SilverSeal

SilverSeal provides topical management of minor superficial wounds, lacerations, and abrasions, as well as minor first-degree burns.

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: SilverSeal

Indication: SilverSeal provides topical management of minor superficial wounds, lacerations, and abrasions, as well as minor first-degree burns.

Insight:

  • Contraindication: Ascertained hypersensitivity to nylon or silver; cardiac defibrillators.
  • Contains silver-coated fibers, purified water, polyethylene oxide (peo), methylparaben and propylparaben.
  • Directions: Remove and discard the blue film from the dressing. Apply the dressing directly to the wound with the gel side down. Cover SilverSeal Hydrogel Wound Dressing with a secondary dressing, such as a foam dressing, gauze, or other appropriate dressing that will maintain a moist wound environment.
  • This product is for single use only. SilverSeal Soothing Burn and Wound Protective Hydrogel Dressing with X-Static Silver is designed to be left in contact with the wound for no longer than 7 days.

Source: Amazon.com: SilverSeal Burn and Wound Dressing | Hydrogel Pads with X-Static Silver | Soothing, Moist & Protective | Burns, Cuts & Wounds | 4 Sterile Dressings : Industrial & Scientific

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