ACTIVON TUBE medical grade manuka honey 20g
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Overview
Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey Tube in the 20g format contains the same 100% medical grade Manuka honey as the larger 25g wound care tube — pure Manuka honey with the full complement of properties that make it clinically effective in wound care, presented in a smaller tube that is convenient for single-wound or limited-use applications, for carrying in a clinical bag, or for situations where a full 25g tube would be more than needed for the wound management programme at hand.
The medical grade designation confirms that this honey meets the quality standards required for use in wound care — it has been gamma-irradiated to eliminate any potential microbial contamination associated with food-grade honey, standardised for its active properties, and assessed for consistency of composition. This is an important distinction from food-grade Manuka honey, which is not appropriate for use in wounds regardless of its Manuka rating, as it has not been processed for clinical use and carries contamination risk.
Manuka honey's wound care effectiveness derives from its combination of properties: low pH creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria, high osmolarity drawing excess fluid from the wound and supporting the moist wound healing environment, enzymatic hydrogen peroxide generation with antimicrobial action, and the uniquely Manuka-derived compound methylglyoxal providing a further antimicrobial mechanism. These work together to manage wound bioburden, support autolytic debridement of sloughy or necrotic tissue, and facilitate the progression of wound healing. The tube format allows direct application to irregular wounds, cavities, or wound edges where pre-formed dressings do not conform easily.
As with all honey wound care products, Activon tube should be used under clinical direction for any wound beyond a minor acute injury. It requires a secondary absorbent dressing to manage the exudate drawn from the wound by osmotic activity. Browse our full range of wound dressings and wound care supplies and our wider wound management products for complementary items.
How to Use Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey Tube – 20g
- Perform hand hygiene and don appropriate sterile gloves for wound contact procedures in a clinical setting.
- Prepare the wound as directed by the clinical care plan. Irrigate and clean the wound with sterile saline. Remove loose necrotic material as clinically indicated. Pat the wound surround dry before application.
- Open the tube. Remove the cap and pierce the tube tip seal on first use.
- Apply honey to the wound surface. Squeeze the required amount directly onto the wound surface, into wound cavities, or onto the wound contact surface of a primary dressing. Distribute evenly over the entire wound area using a sterile spatula or gloved finger to ensure complete coverage. Aim for a layer of approximately 3 to 5mm depth across the wound surface, or as directed by the clinical care plan.
- Cover immediately with a secondary dressing. A secondary absorbent dressing must be applied over the honey to retain it in contact with the wound and to absorb the exudate drawn from the wound tissue by the honey's osmotic activity. Select a secondary dressing appropriate to the wound's exudate level.
- Secure the dressing assembly with appropriate fixation as suited to the wound site and patient.
- Change frequency as directed by the clinical care plan, or sooner if the secondary dressing becomes saturated. Honey application may initially increase exudate as osmotic activity draws fluid from the wound — account for this when selecting the secondary dressing and planning change frequency.
- Replace the cap securely after each use to protect the remaining honey in the tube.
Tips for the 20g format
- The 20g tube is particularly practical for smaller wounds, single-episode applications, or for carrying in a community nursing bag where multiple products need to be transported. For larger wounds or extended wound care programmes, the 25g tube may represent better value.
- Warm the tube briefly in your hands before use to soften the honey for easier, more even application.
- The tube nozzle should be kept clean — avoid direct contact with the wound surface where possible to prevent contamination of the remaining honey.
For guidance on honey wound care or wound assessment, speak to a Pearl Chemist Group pharmacist or your tissue viability nurse.
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Overview
Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey Tube in the 20g format contains the same 100% medical grade Manuka honey as the larger 25g wound care tube — pure Manuka honey with the full complement of properties that make it clinically effective in wound care, presented in a smaller tube that is convenient for single-wound or limited-use applications, for carrying in a clinical bag, or for situations where a full 25g tube would be more than needed for the wound management programme at hand.
The medical grade designation confirms that this honey meets the quality standards required for use in wound care — it has been gamma-irradiated to eliminate any potential microbial contamination associated with food-grade honey, standardised for its active properties, and assessed for consistency of composition. This is an important distinction from food-grade Manuka honey, which is not appropriate for use in wounds regardless of its Manuka rating, as it has not been processed for clinical use and carries contamination risk.
Manuka honey's wound care effectiveness derives from its combination of properties: low pH creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria, high osmolarity drawing excess fluid from the wound and supporting the moist wound healing environment, enzymatic hydrogen peroxide generation with antimicrobial action, and the uniquely Manuka-derived compound methylglyoxal providing a further antimicrobial mechanism. These work together to manage wound bioburden, support autolytic debridement of sloughy or necrotic tissue, and facilitate the progression of wound healing. The tube format allows direct application to irregular wounds, cavities, or wound edges where pre-formed dressings do not conform easily.
As with all honey wound care products, Activon tube should be used under clinical direction for any wound beyond a minor acute injury. It requires a secondary absorbent dressing to manage the exudate drawn from the wound by osmotic activity. Browse our full range of wound dressings and wound care supplies and our wider wound management products for complementary items.
How to Use Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey Tube – 20g
- Perform hand hygiene and don appropriate sterile gloves for wound contact procedures in a clinical setting.
- Prepare the wound as directed by the clinical care plan. Irrigate and clean the wound with sterile saline. Remove loose necrotic material as clinically indicated. Pat the wound surround dry before application.
- Open the tube. Remove the cap and pierce the tube tip seal on first use.
- Apply honey to the wound surface. Squeeze the required amount directly onto the wound surface, into wound cavities, or onto the wound contact surface of a primary dressing. Distribute evenly over the entire wound area using a sterile spatula or gloved finger to ensure complete coverage. Aim for a layer of approximately 3 to 5mm depth across the wound surface, or as directed by the clinical care plan.
- Cover immediately with a secondary dressing. A secondary absorbent dressing must be applied over the honey to retain it in contact with the wound and to absorb the exudate drawn from the wound tissue by the honey's osmotic activity. Select a secondary dressing appropriate to the wound's exudate level.
- Secure the dressing assembly with appropriate fixation as suited to the wound site and patient.
- Change frequency as directed by the clinical care plan, or sooner if the secondary dressing becomes saturated. Honey application may initially increase exudate as osmotic activity draws fluid from the wound — account for this when selecting the secondary dressing and planning change frequency.
- Replace the cap securely after each use to protect the remaining honey in the tube.
Tips for the 20g format
- The 20g tube is particularly practical for smaller wounds, single-episode applications, or for carrying in a community nursing bag where multiple products need to be transported. For larger wounds or extended wound care programmes, the 25g tube may represent better value.
- Warm the tube briefly in your hands before use to soften the honey for easier, more even application.
- The tube nozzle should be kept clean — avoid direct contact with the wound surface where possible to prevent contamination of the remaining honey.
For guidance on honey wound care or wound assessment, speak to a Pearl Chemist Group pharmacist or your tissue viability nurse.
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FAQs
What is the difference between the Activon 20g and the Activon 25g tube?
Both contain 100% medical grade Manuka honey with the same clinical properties and indications. The difference is simply the volume of honey in the tube. The 20g tube is well suited to smaller wounds, single or limited applications, travel in a clinical bag, or situations where a full 25g tube would not be used within a reasonable period of opening. The 25g tube provides a larger supply for ongoing wound management programmes or larger wound surfaces. Clinical effectiveness, application technique, and all precautions are identical between the two.
What does medical grade mean for a Manuka honey wound care product?
Medical grade Manuka honey has been processed specifically for clinical wound care use. It has been gamma-irradiated to eliminate any potential microbial contamination — food-grade honey, including high-grade Manuka honey sold for consumption, can contain dormant bacterial spores that are harmless when ingested but could be harmful in an open wound. Medical grade honey has also been standardised for its active properties, including Manuka factor rating (typically expressed as UMF or MGO), ensuring consistency of antimicrobial activity between batches. Only medical grade honey should be used in wound care — food-grade Manuka honey of any grade or rating is not appropriate for application to wounds.
How does Manuka honey compare to standard wound honey products?
All medical grade honeys share the core properties that make honey effective in wound care — low pH, high osmolarity, enzymatic hydrogen peroxide generation, and physical wound debridement through osmotic action. Manuka honey has these properties and additionally contains methylglyoxal (MGO), a compound present at significant levels only in Manuka honey derived from the Leptospermum scoparium plant of New Zealand and Australia. Methylglyoxal provides an antimicrobial mechanism that does not depend on hydrogen peroxide, remaining active in wound environments where peroxide-based activity is naturally inhibited by wound fluid proteins or bacterial catalase. This additional mechanism makes Manuka honey particularly effective in chronic, heavily colonised, or biofilm-harbouring wounds.
How do I know when to change the dressing over the Activon honey?
Change the dressing when the secondary dressing becomes saturated or close to capacity, when the planned change interval directed by the clinical care plan is reached, or sooner if strike-through to the outer dressing surface is visible. Honey application often initially increases exudate from the wound as osmotic activity draws fluid from the wound tissue — this is expected and is part of the therapeutic mechanism, not a sign of deterioration. Account for this when selecting the secondary dressing absorbency and planning change frequency, particularly in the early stages of honey treatment on a new wound. As the wound condition improves and bacterial burden reduces, exudate levels typically reduce and dressing change frequency can be adjusted accordingly.
Can this honey be used on all wound types?
Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey is appropriate for a broad range of acute and chronic wound types where a moist, antimicrobial wound environment is clinically indicated — including traumatic lacerations, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot wounds, post-surgical wounds, and infected or sloughy wounds under clinical supervision. It is not appropriate for patients with known honey allergy, and its use in wounds involving deep structures, bone, or tendon requires specialist assessment. For any wound beyond a minor acute injury, use should be directed by a healthcare professional as part of a clinical wound care plan.
Is a prescription required to purchase this product?
No. Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey Tube is available over the counter from Pearl Chemist Group without a prescription. For complex or chronic wounds, clinical direction before use is strongly recommended. Our pharmacists can help assess whether a wound is appropriate for self-management with this product or whether clinical referral is the better first step. Browse our full range of wound care supplies online or visit us in store for personalised advice.
How should I store the tube between uses?
NOT FOUND — please confirm storage requirements and post-opening use-by period from Activon product documentation and update this answer. Replace the cap securely after every use and store away from heat and direct sunlight. Honey is naturally antimicrobial and has good shelf life when stored correctly, but always check the expiry date before use and do not use a tube that appears discoloured, smells unusual, or whose cap has been left off for a prolonged period.