Antiseptic for Open Wounds
There are several, highly effective antiseptics for open wound cleansing or wound debridement. The best antiseptic cleansers for open wounds kill or prevent infections without injuring healthy tissue.
Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleanser Solution – Key Cleansing Agent: broad-spectrum antimicrobial sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)
Anasept wound cleanser is an isotonic liquid that removes debris through irrigation. The NaClO solution kills microbes, inhibits bacterial and fungal growth, and works with negative wound pressure therapy.
Vashe Wound Solution NZT 5.5 with Skin Friendly pH – Key Cleansing Agent: hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
Vashe Wound Solution effectively removes debris through irrigation. Its formula mimics the body’s natural defenses and pH to inhibit microorganism growth without harming the body’s cells.
Restore Wound Cleanser – Key Cleansing Agent: Poloxamer 188 (nonionic block copolymer)
- Secondary Cleansing Agents: potassium, phosphate, phenoxyethanol, sodium chloride, methylparaben
Restore Wound Cleanser is a hydrating surfactant solution that prevents wounds from drying out during debridement. Its formula prevents microbial growth and reduces inflammation, while reducing risks of antibiotic resistance.
Designed to remove dirt and other foreign materials from the wound bed, Anasept® Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleanser delivers a spray of clear fluid containing sodium hypochlorite, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial solution. This kills and controls bacteria, reducing biofilms to encourage wound healing.
Hibiclens® is a 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) based solution designed to reduce infection rates in medical facilities. This antiseptic skin cleanser and soap is designed for daily patient bathing, killing germs immediately and offering 24-hour antibacterial action.
“I like the cleansing power of this product and was glad to find it available without a prescription.”
Vashe Wound Solution helps to cleanse wound and work toward wound bed preparation. The cleanser is promotes healing in a safe, effective, and natural way. This solution contains a powerful substance known as hypochlorous acid (HOCl). It acts as a preservative to protect wounds against contamination. Vashe Wound Solution has the highest concentration of pure HOCl.
“Vashe Wound Solution is used by and recommend by treating physician for care and healing of diabetic wound on foot. The balanced PH solution helped to speed up the healing process of a wound that has struggled to heal.”
IODOSORB Gel is a sterile antimicrobial dressing formulation of Cadexomer Iodine. When applied to the wound, IODOSORB absorbs fluids, removing exudate, slough and debris and forming a gel over the wound surface.
“Works great to heal wounds for diabetics!! I have used it in the past and you should have it in your medical chest!!”
An independent third-party tested and found Dakin’s Wound Cleanser to be effective against variety of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, and resistant microorganisms. These resistant bacteria, including MRSA and VRE, were killed after 30 seconds of exposure.
“I would recommend Dakin’s anytime. It cleaned my leg so fast, I couldn’t believe how fast it worked.”
Renovar™ is a fast-acting, non-cytotoxic, antimicrobial skin and wound care solution that helps keep the wound bed clean and free of contaminates and debris, essential for wound healing without infection. This hypochlorous acid solution maintains a stable pH level and is effective for cleansing, irrigating, and moistening wounds to ensure a sterile environment and help speed up the healing process.
