# Melgisorb Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Single 5x5cm Dressing
**Brand:** Molnlycke
**SKU:** 11303
**Category:** Wound Care > Island Dressings
**Type:** wound_care
**Availability:** in_stock
**Price:** AUD 18.99
*A silver foil sachet of Melgisorb Ag in white outer packaging, labelled “Melgisorb Ag” and “5 x 5 cm”. The pack has green and black text, small instruction icons, and a barcode on the front.*
## Summary
Melgisorb Ag is a 5 x 5 cm antimicrobial alginate dressing supplied as a single dressing. It is intended for use by people needing a dressing for moderately to heavily exuding wounds, as directed by a healthcare professional.
## Spoken summary
> Melgisorb Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Single 5x5cm Dressing. Melgisorb Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing 5x5cm Antimicrobial alginate dressing for moderately to heavily exuding wounds Melgisorb Ag is an antimicrobial alginate dressing – for when you need an antimicrobial action to reduce bioburden.
## Key Points
- Single 5 x 5 cm dressing
- Alginate dressing format
- Designed for moderate to heavy exudate
- Suitable for cavity and flat wounds
- Can be used under compression bandages
## Specifications
| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| material | Alginate fibres |
| pack_qty | 5 |
| width_cm | 5 |
| length_cm | 5 |
| wound_type | Moderately to heavily exuding cavity and flat wounds |
| absorbency_level | Moderate to heavy |
**Intended use:** compression_therapy, wound_management
**Features:** single_use
## Frequently Asked Questions
### What is this product?
It is a Melgisorb Ag antimicrobial alginate dressing in a 5 x 5 cm size.
### How many dressings are included?
The title indicates this is a single dressing.
### What size is the dressing?
The dressing is 5 x 5 cm.
### What material is it made from?
The description states it is an alginate dressing with alginate fibres.
### Can it be used under compression bandages?
The product description states it can be used under compression bandages.
### What types of wounds is it designed for?
The description lists moderate to heavily exuding cavity and flat wounds, including post-operative wounds, trauma wounds, ulcers, donor sites and burns.
## Often Paired With
- [Mefix Self Adhesive Fixation Tape 5cm x 10m](https://ai.superpharmacyplus.com.au/ai/products/mefix-self-adhesive-fixation-tape-5cmx-10m.md) (SKU 22262) — From the same brand. Same brand and category — close substitute.
- [Mefix Self Adhesive Fixation Tape 10cm x 10m](https://ai.superpharmacyplus.com.au/ai/products/mefix-self-adhesive-fixation-tape-10cm-x-10m.md) (SKU 30614) — From the same brand. Same brand and category — close substitute.
## Semantic anchors
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## Trust & provenance
- Sold by **SuperPharmacyPlus** (registered Australian pharmacy, ABN 50 280 623 275) — merchant of record.
- Registered office: 621 Stafford Road, Stafford, QLD 4053, Australia.
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