EltaMD SilverGel is a clear, amorphous antimicrobial wound gel containing 55 ppm silver. EltaMD SilverGel is designed to provide a moist healing environment and to help control bioburden.
- Prevents bacterial growth
- Promotes healthy wound healing
- Provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection for high-risk or infected wounds with light to moderate exudate
- Absorbs up to equal its volume of wound exudate
- Viscosity allows full antimicrobial contact with the entire wound bed
- Remains clear while in use and will not discolor or stain tissue
- Provides sustained and effective silver ion release for at least three days (proven by comprehensive testing)
- Applies easily and remains in the wound bed
- Non-cytotoxic and water-soluble
- Cleanse your wound.
- Apply a generous amount of EltaMD SilverGel directly onto the affected site or apply as directed by your provider.
- Repeat as necessary to prevent/deter infection and keep the wound moist.
EltaMD SilverGel may be covered with a dressing when directed by your provider.
Changing the Dressing
1. Remove secondary dressing if one is applied.
2. Cleanse the wound bed to remove any remaining EltaMD SilverGel.
3. Re-apply EltaMD SilverGel, following directions.
Dressing Changing Frequency
EltaMD SilverGel may be left in a wound for up to 3 days. The dressing should be changed if excessive exudate begins forming or if a secondary dressing becomes soaked with exudate. The dressing should be changed as recommended by an appropriate clinical authority.
Ingredients: Carbomer, Glycerin, Purified Water, Silver Nitrate, Sodium Chloride And Triethanolamine.