Description

Prontosan Irrigation Solution 40ml – Sterile Wound Cleansing Solution

Prontosan Irrigation Solution 40ml is a ready-to-use sterile wound irrigation and cleansing solution designed to support professional wound care and home wound management. Formulated to aid removal of debris and biofilm, Prontosan helps reduce bacterial load and promote optimal wound bed preparation before dressing or further treatment. Single-use, preservative-free and supplied in a 40ml sterile ampoule, it’s suitable for irrigating acute and chronic wounds, surgical sites and pressure ulcers.

Key Benefits

• Sterile, single-use 40ml ampoule for safe wound irrigation and cleansing
• Contains polyhexanide (PHMB) and a surfactant (betaine) to assist biofilm removal and reduce bacterial load
• Gentle surfactant action loosens debris and exudate without damaging viable tissue
• Ready-to-use formulation—no dilution or mixing required
• Compatible with a wide range of dressings and wound therapies used in professional and community care

Ingredients and Materials

Active components: polyhexanide (PHMB) and betaine (surfactant) in a sterile aqueous solution.
Formulation: preservative-free, sterile, single-use 40ml ampoule.
Packaging: Individually sealed sterile ampoule designed for aseptic wound irrigation. For detailed composition and regulatory information consult the manufacturer’s instructions.

How to Use

Professional and patient guidance: Use as a sterile irrigation fluid to cleanse wounds and flush away loose debris, exudate and dressing residue. Open ampoule aseptically and apply a steady flow over the wound surface. Ensure gentle irrigation—avoid pressure that may damage tissue. Repeat irrigation as needed according to clinical judgement or wound-care protocol. Discard any unused portion; do not re-sterilize or re-use ampoule.

Tips: Use with sterile syringes or irrigation devices if additional force is required. For deep or tunnelling wounds, ensure thorough irrigation of cavities. Always follow local infection-control procedures.

Who It’s For

Prontosan Irrigation 40ml is intended for use by healthcare professionals and trained carers, as well as patients receiving wound care at home under clinical guidance. Common uses include:

• Acute and chronic wound cleansing (including surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, pressure injuries and diabetic foot wounds)
• Pre-dressing wound bed preparation and post-debridement irrigation
• Management steps where biofilm reduction and gentle cleansing are required

Caution & Storage

Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not inject. Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Discard ampoule if packaging is damaged. Single-use only—discard any remaining solution after opening. Keep out of reach of children. If signs of irritation or allergic reaction occur, discontinue use and seek medical advice.

Storage: Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing. Check expiry date before use. Follow local waste disposal regulations for clinical/commercial packaging and biological waste.