Purilon

Purilon is a sterile, high-viscosity hydrogel dressing developed by Coloplast, designed to facilitate autolytic debridement and maintain a moist wound-healing environment. The formulation primarily consists of purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and calcium alginate. Purilon works by a dual action: it hydrates dry necrotic tissue and slough, promoting the body's natural enzymatic breakdown of non-viable tissue, while the CMC and alginate components allow it to absorb wound exudate and debris. This balanced hydration helps prevent maceration of the surrounding skin while ensuring the wound bed remains moist to support granulation. It is typically indicated for the treatment of necrotic and sloughy wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, non-infected diabetic foot ulcers, and minor burns.

Brand names

PurilonPurilon Gel

Other names

carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel