Prontosan for acute and chronic wounds: Medical technology consultation document
DRAFT guidance notes Prontosan shows promise for chronic wounds but there is not enough high quality evidence to support the case for routine adoption; and the case for adopting use for acute wounds is not supported because the evidence is very limited.
Source:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
SPS commentary:
Prontosan is available in 3 different formats: a solution, a gel, and extra thick gel. The solution is used for rinsing and soaking wounds. It can be used alone or with one of the gels. After soaking, the gel is applied to the wound and is left in place until the next dressing change. It aims to prevent build-up of microbes such as bacteria in the wound to help with healing.