Wound Care Question - Savlon Dry Antiseptic

[smile5]

I have some of this spray and I wondering if its ok to use on my wound. Its not deep at all, but is about a cm wide. On the spray can it says for minor cuts,grazes,friction burns. Would this be ok for my wound or would an antiseptic cream be better? Thanks

[Bitter_Angel]

It is ok to use, but you will get more relief and benefit from an antiseptic cream on a dressing and changed regulalry.

[smile5]

ok thanks for the advice

[Mandimoo]

the wound wash (wet spray) is better as the powder in the dry spray can clog up a deeper wound. it's better to save the dry stuff for surface wounds where it sits on the top of it providing antibacterial action as well as a temporary seal. i've used it on a cut before and it made it go gunky.

mand x

[Mandimoo]

i may have put too much on mine, irene - do you find the powder in it clumps together? i ended up with a wound packed with clumps of powder.