Molnlycke Normlgel Ag 0.9% Isotonic Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel
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Molnlycke Normlgel Ag — 0.9% Isotonic Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel
Hydrate. Debride. Protect. All in one gel. Molnlycke Normlgel Ag is an antimicrobial hydrogel engineered to do three things at once — donate moisture to dry and necrotic wounds, support the autolytic debridement process, and inhibit broad-spectrum bacterial growth with an antimicrobial silver compound. Designed for use with a secondary dressing, Normlgel Ag creates and maintains the clean, moist wound environment that modern wound care science requires for optimal healing.
✔ 0.9% Isotonic Saline Hydrogel ✔ Antimicrobial Silver Compound ✔ Supports Autolytic Debridement ✔ Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Protection
Product Details & Available Sizes
| Manufacturer | Molnlycke Health Care |
|---|---|
| Formula | 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) hydrogel with antimicrobial silver compound |
| Key Ingredients | Sodium Chloride, Water, Xanthan Gum, Antimicrobial Silver Compound |
| 5g Tube (0.17 oz.) | Item # 370500 — 10 per box / 40 per case |
| 15g Tube | Item # 371500 |
| 1.5 oz. Tube | Item # 350450 |
| Application | Apply directly to wound bed — not on surrounding healthy skin |
| Secondary Dressing Required | Yes — use with Mepilex Border or Mepilex Border Lite based on exudate volume |
| Sterile | Yes (370500 5g tube) |
Wound Types — Indicated For
- Pressure ulcers (all stages)
- Venous and arterial leg ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Dry, necrotic, or sloughy wounds requiring debridement
- Superficial burns — 1st and 2nd degree
- Open surgical wounds
- Cavity wounds
- Wounds covered with dry fibrin
- Granulating wounds requiring moisture donation
How Normlgel Ag Works
Normlgel Ag addresses two of the most critical barriers to wound healing — dryness and infection — simultaneously. The 0.9% isotonic saline gel matches the body's natural salt concentration, donating moisture directly to the wound bed without causing osmotic stress to healing tissue. The antimicrobial silver compound forms a barrier against bacterial penetration, inhibiting a broad spectrum of wound pathogens at the wound site. Together, these two mechanisms create the clean, moist, protected environment that supports the body's own healing processes.
- Donates moisture to dry wounds — restores the moist environment essential for wound healing
- Softens dry fibrin and necrotic tissue — supporting autolytic debridement without sharp debridement
- Antimicrobial silver compound inhibits broad-spectrum bacterial growth at the wound site
- Protects newly formed granulation tissue as the wound heals
- Xanthan gum base holds the gel in place on the wound bed — easy to apply and stays put
- Isotonic 0.9% NaCl formula is physiologically compatible — gentle on fragile wound tissue
- Use alongside Mepilex Border or Mepilex Border Lite as a secondary dressing
How to Apply
- Clean the wound thoroughly before applying
- Apply Normlgel Ag directly to the wound bed — do not apply to surrounding healthy skin
- Fill dry wound cavities or cover the wound surface with a thin, even layer of gel
- Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing — Mepilex Border for low-to-moderate exudate, Mepilex Border Lite for minimal exudate
- Change frequency is determined by wound condition and clinician judgment — follow physician direction
- For professional use — consult a wound care specialist for treatment protocols
Normlgel Ag vs. Standard Normlgel — What's the Difference?
Molnlycke offers both Normlgel (standard isotonic saline gel) and Normlgel Ag (silver antimicrobial version). The right choice depends on the wound's infection status and risk level.
- Choose Normlgel Ag when the wound shows signs of infection, is at high risk for bacterial colonization, or involves necrotic tissue requiring antimicrobial debridement support
- Choose standard Normlgel when the wound is clean and granulating and the primary need is moisture donation and autolytic debridement support without antimicrobial action
Not sure which is appropriate for your wound type? Call 1-866-218-0902 — Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm EST. Our team works with wound care customers every day.
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Questions about Normlgel Ag or any of our advanced wound care products? Call 1-866-218-0902 — our specialists are ready to help you find the right product for your wound care needs.
