Silver Healing

Hansaplast MED with Silver Technology contains antiseptic effective silver that is released as soon as the silver ions come into contact with the wound fluid. Hansaplast med products with Silver technology thus contain an additional antiseptic known to be effective on a broad range of germs even in small concentrations and over a long period of time, and this being non-toxic at the same time.

·         well-established efficacy

·         proven broad-spectrum antiseptic effect

·         pro-healing effect

·         grants excellent skin compatibility

·         skin friendly

The use of silver has one big advantage: it reduces the risk of infection from the very beginning. Wound infections are the major cause of wound healing disturbances. And wound infections are not rare - up to 50% of acute wounds become infected! With a silver wound pad, you do the very best to prevent infection from occurring.

Yes, there is. Silver has been used in hospitals for years. Many clinical studies demonstrate the benefits of silver.

Silver is a clinically proven, broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. It kills nearly all relevant bacteria and fungi.

Yes, it is. Unlike many other antiseptics, silver is very skin-friendly. Resistance to silver is extremely rare.

Actually, Hansaplast MED with Silver Technology is especially beneficial for you! You may know that diabetes is a disease that frequently causes wound healing problems. Wounds take longer to heal and have a higher risk of infection. This is where silver steps in: it reduces the risk of infection from the very beginning. For optimal wound healing, we recommend Hansaplast MED with Silver Technology plasters, that contain antiseptic effective silver that is released as soon as the silver ions come into contact with the wound fluid. Furthermore, all Hansaplast MED with Silver Technology plasters grant excellent skin compatibility.

Silver's allergenic potential is extremely low. There exist only a few recorded cases of allergy in people who have been in constant contact with high concentrations of silver – for example silversmiths or silver miners. Most people who believe they have a silver allergy actually have an allergic reaction to nickel, because silver used for jewellery often contains nickel. Standardized testing confirmed that the Hansaplast MED with Silver Technology line with silver technology is skin-friendly.

No, it isn't. Hansaplast MED with Silver Technology plasters contain antiseptic effective silver that is released as soon as the silver ions come into contact with the wound fluid. Therefore, pre-treatment of wounds is not necessary. Using ointments and creams may actually decrease antimicrobial activity.