{"title":"Melgisorb Dressings","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .mes-shop-by-type .mes-card:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }\n    .mes-shop-by-type .mes-card { transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease; }\n    @media (max-width: 990px) {\n      .mes-shop-by-type .mes-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }\n    }\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\n      .mes-shop-by-type .mes-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n    }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mes-shop-by-type\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShop Melgisorb by Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mes-card-grid\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca class=\"mes-card\" href=\"\/collections\/melgisorb-plus-alginate-dressings\" style=\"display:block; border-radius:14px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); background:#fff;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f0f0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:16px; height:200px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2034\/1445\/files\/melgisorb_plus.jpg?v=1773268179\" alt=\"Melgisorb Plus Alginate Dressings\" style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block; border-radius:8px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eMelgisorb Plus Alginate Dressings\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"opacity:.75; font-size:14px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eStandard calcium alginate. Pads and cavity. 4 sizes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca class=\"mes-card\" href=\"\/collections\/melgisorb-ag-antimicrobial-alginate-dressings\" style=\"display:block; border-radius:14px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); background:#fff;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f0f0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:16px; height:200px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2034\/1445\/files\/melgisorb_ag_dressings.jpg?v=1773268179\" alt=\"Melgisorb Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressings\" style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block; border-radius:8px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eMelgisorb Ag Antimicrobial Dressings\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"opacity:.75; font-size:14px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eSilver alginate with CMC fibres. Pads and cavity. 4 sizes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 18px 0; line-height: 1.55; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping within Canada only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelgisorb is a range of alginate wound dressings from Molnlycke designed for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. Alginate dressings are made from natural fibres that form a gel on contact with wound fluid, absorbing and retaining exudate while maintaining a moist healing environment. The gel formation supports comfortable removal without damage to healing tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; font-size:15px;\"\u003eRead More ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Melgisorb range is available in two lines. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melgisorb-plus-alginate-dressings\"\u003eMelgisorb Plus\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard version made from calcium sodium alginate - soft, highly absorbent, with haemostatic ability. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melgisorb-ag-antimicrobial-alginate-dressings\"\u003eMelgisorb Ag\u003c\/a\u003e adds an ionic silver complex to the alginate and CMC fibres, providing sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 14 days (in vitro) and helping reduce wound odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth lines include flat pad dressings for surface wounds and cavity dressings for packing deep wounds. All Melgisorb dressings are sterile, individually packaged, and require a secondary dressing for fixation. They work well under fixation tapes such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mefix-tape\"\u003eMefix\u003c\/a\u003e and can be used under compression bandages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; font-size:15px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px; border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is an alginate dressing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0 0 0; color:#555;\"\u003eAlginate dressings are made from natural fibres derived from seaweed. On contact with wound fluid or saline, the fibres absorb exudate and form a soft gel. This gel maintains a moist healing environment and supports comfortable removal at dressing changes without damaging new tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px; border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Melgisorb Plus and Melgisorb Ag?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0 0 0; color:#555;\"\u003eMelgisorb Plus is the standard calcium sodium alginate dressing - soft, highly absorbent, with haemostatic ability. Melgisorb Ag adds an ionic silver complex to the alginate and CMC fibres, providing sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 14 days (in vitro). Melgisorb Ag also features high fibre strength for one-piece removal and can help reduce wound odour. Your healthcare provider can help determine which version is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px; border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat types of wounds are Melgisorb dressings designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0 0 0; color:#555;\"\u003eMelgisorb dressings are intended for moderate to heavily exuding wounds including pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, post-operative wounds, trauma wounds, graft and donor sites, and burns. They are not indicated for dry or lightly exuding wounds. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance on appropriate wound care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px; border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDo Melgisorb dressings require a secondary dressing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0 0 0; color:#555;\"\u003eYes. All Melgisorb dressings are primary wound contact dressings and require fixation with a secondary dressing. Melgisorb Ag specifically requires a non-occlusive secondary dressing. Your healthcare provider can recommend the best secondary dressing for your wound type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px; border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan Melgisorb dressings be used under compression?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0 0 0; color:#555;\"\u003eYes. Both Melgisorb Plus and Melgisorb Ag can be used under compression bandages. This makes them suitable for managing exuding wounds on the lower limbs where compression therapy is part of the treatment plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is an alginate dressing?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Alginate dressings are made from natural fibres derived from seaweed. On contact with wound fluid or saline, the fibres absorb exudate and form a soft gel. 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