Wound Care & DressingsClinical Overview
Absorbent Cotton Wool IP (75g, 200g, 500g) is 100% pure combed natural cotton bleached to high pharmacopoeial purity on the PMBI Formulary. Processed with zero optical brighteners, possessing high fluid absorbency (>24 times its weight in water) and soft non-irritating fibers. Indicated for wound cleansing, application of topical antiseptics, biological fluid absorption, padding beneath orthopedic splints and plaster casts, and general hospital nursing care.
Medical Device / Consumable: This product is an official PMBI surgical consumable, diagnostic, or medical device. It does not contain chemical active pharmaceutical substances.
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
Tear or cut the required amount with clean hands or sterile forceps. Use with antiseptic solutions (betadine, chlorhexidine) for wound dressing and cleansing. Do not apply dry fibrous cotton directly onto open exuding burns or raw granulating ulcers (fibers can adhere to the wound bed).
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and completely biocompatible.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Over-The-Counter medical consumable. Non-sterile product (unless autoclaved). Avoid direct application onto open granulating burn wounds where fiber shedding may interfere with healing. Store in a clean dry place.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Device Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or surgical protocol guidance. Medical devices, sterile surgical consumables, and diagnostic equipment must be handled in accordance with manufacturer instructions, asepsis protocols, and applicable CDSCO Medical Device Rules (2017). Single-use disposable items must never be re-sterilized or reused.
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