Johnson & Johnson SILVERCEL Antimicrobial Alginate Dressings

Indications
SILVERCEL* Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the dressing may help reduce infection in moderate to heavily exuding partial and full thickness wounds including: pressure ulcers; venous ulcers; diabetic ulcers; donor sites; traumatic and surgical wounds. 

SILVERCEL* Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is indicated for external use only. 

Contraindications
SILVERCEL* Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:

• Third-degree burns
• Patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver
• To control heavy bleeding

Precautions
The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile saline prior to removal. The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petrolatum-based ointments.