| abstract |
The invention concerns a wound dressing comprising a fibrous material impregnated with a composition said composition comprising:n (a) from about 0.05% to 10% by weight of a natural gelling agent; (b) from about 1.0% to 10% by weight of a hydrocolloid; (c) from about 5.0% to 30.0% by weight of an alkylene glycol and (d) at least 50% by weight of water. n The dressing has the advantages of being convenient, non-adherent, and suitable for use on exudating wounds. |