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AMERIGEL® Hydrogel Wound Dressing [1]

AMERIGEL® Hydrogel Wound Dressing with Oakin® provides a moist wound environment. Advanced formula with a unique substrate sustains moisture longer than standard hydrogels.

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AMERX Health Care Corp. [3]

AMERX Health Care offers a comprehensive suite of wound care products including AMERIGEL® Advanced Wound and Skin Care topicals, HELIX3® Bioactive Collagen, AMERX® kits and dressings and the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment.

Website: 
www.amerxhc.com [4]
Email: 
sales@amerxhc.com
Phone: 
(727) 443-0530
Toll-free: 
(800) 448-9599
Fax: 
(727) 447-5617
Benefits: 

• Provides a moist wound environment
• Sustains moisture longer than standard hydrogels
• Liquefies at body temperature for improved migration across all wound surfaces
• Ease of application and use increases patient compliance
• Non-cytotoxic to healthy tissue

Indications: 

AMERIGEL® Hydrogel Wound Dressing is indicated for use as a wound dressing to manage pressure ulcers stage 1-4, venous insufficiency ulcers, diabetic skin ulcers, skin irritation, cuts, abrasions and skin irritations associated with peristomal care.

Contraindications: 

Do not use if there is a known allergy or sensitivity to oak or any other ingredient.

Warnings and Precautions: 

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use on children under two years of age without consulting a physician.

Storage Requirements: 

Store at room temperature.

Active Ingredients: 

Oak extract, meadowsweet extract, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 3350, zinc acetate

How Supplied/Sizing: 
Tube: 1oz, 3oz. Also available in 30-Day AMERX Hydrogel Wound Care Kit (3oz. tube of AMERIGEL® Hydrogel Wound Dressing, secondary dressings, Saline Wound Wash and supportive dressings).
HCPCS Code (text): 
A6248
Recommended Use: 

Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers

Patient condition: 
At-Risk Patient: Diabetic Foot Ulcers [5]
Burns, Superficial Partial-Thickness (Second-Degree) [6]
Mode of Use/Application: 

Clean the affected area. Apply a thin layer of AMERIGEL® Hydrogel Wound Dressing to the wound area and to the skin immediately surrounding the wound. Cover the area with a sterile bandage or secondary dressing.

Removal & Change Frequency: 

Change the dressing one to two times daily.

Clinically Tested: 

Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic

Product features: 
Antimicrobial format available
Clear
Compatible w/ topicals●
Conforms readily to wound●
Limited shelf life●
Moisture vapor permeable●
Powder form
Preserved multiple dose●
Secondary dressing required●
Unpreserved unit dose
Usable on infected wounds●
Other features: 
Educational Material Available●
Free Samples/Trials Available●
Published Clinical Article Available●
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[1] https://www.woundsource.com/product/amerigel-hydrogel-wound-dressing
[2] https://amerxhc.com/amerigel-hydrogel-wound-dressing/
[3] https://www.woundsource.com/company/amerx-health-care-corp
[4] http://www.amerxhc.com
[5] https://www.woundsource.com/patient-condition/risk-patient-diabetic-foot-ulcers
[6] https://www.woundsource.com/patient-condition/burns-superficial-partial-thickness-second-degree