As a sterile Maltodextrin Powder with 1% ascorbic acid, its natural properties bring topical nutrients to the wound, creating a natural environment for the body to heal itself. Multidex Gel is specially formulated by adding glycerin and water to Multidex Powder for use on dry wounds. Clinical findings show Multidex Gel has the same unique performance and characteristics as the powder and is easier to apply on difficult-toaccess areas of the body.
1. Features of Multidex
Maltodextrin NF wound dressing is clinically proven to maintain a moist environment beneficial for granulation tissue growth and epithelial proliferation.
Quickly fills wound site, rapidly mixing with the exudate to form a protective coating that maintains an ideal moisture balance to protect against dehydration.
For use on most wound types, including infected hard-to-heal wounds.
Non-toxic and not systemically absorbed
Helps to control odor while decreasing purulent exudate.
Penetrates all wound irregularities to fill tunneling and undermining.
Softens necrotic tissue to facilitate debridement.
2. Indications of Multidex
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Dermal ulcers.
- Partial and full-thickness wounds.
- Arterial ulcers.
- Abdominal wounds.
- Infected wounds.
- Superficial wounds.
- Pressure ulcers.
- Dermal injuries.
- Second-degree burns.
- Donor sites.
- Diabetic ulcers.
3. Directions for use
Preparation of site
1. Necrotic tissue should be debrided according to acceptable practice or as directed by an attending physician.
2. The site should be irrigated liberally with a sterile physiological 0.9% normal saline or a balanced salts solution
Application of Multidex powder or gel
1. After irrigation, apply Multidex®.
a. For shallow wound - 0,6cm thick over the entire wound site.
b. For deep wound – fill wound site to the surface taking care to fill all undermined areas
2. Cover with a non-adherent, non-occlusive dressing such as Covaderm Plus®, MultiPad™, Sofsorb®, or Polyderm™ Plus. If necessary, tape in place or use roll gauze or Stretch Net™ to secure dressing.
3. Dressing change should be once a day on minimally to moderately draining wounds and twice a day on heavily exudating wounds.
Removal of multidex
1. Remove non-adherent dressing with care. If dressing adheres to the wound, soak with saline for several minutes before removing so the fragile granulation tissue is not disturbed.
2. Flush site liberally but gently with a sterile, physiological irrigating solution to remove debris. This will leave newly formed granulation tissue undisturbed.
3. Usual frequency of dressing change is once a day, depending upon drainage and the type of secondary dressing.