For no- to low-exudate wounds, Xeroform® is a non-adhering, occlusive gauze dressing designed to easily conform to the area surrounding the wound. Creating a moist healing environment, fine mesh impregnated with petrolatum provides these properties. 3% bismuth tribromophenate is added to deliver bacteriostatic action as the wound heals. 

What are Xeroform® Dressings?

Xeroform® is a type of impregnated gauze dressing. This combination:

• Conforms to the body’s shape for improved contact, and remains in place during wear.
• Creates a moist environment underneath, allowing for improved wound healing.
• Won’t stick to the wound bed, reducing trauma upon removal.
• Shields the wound bed from exposure to outside substances, and protects any medication or gel applied. 
• Absorbs a small amount of exudate.
• Provides a degree of compression therapy.
• Can be used on both deep and shallow wounds. 
• Feels gentle against the skin.
• Assists with lessening any wound odor.
• Helps control bacteria and biofilms present to further improve healing. 

What is Bismuth Tribromophenate?

As the active ingredient in Xeroform® dressings, bismuth tribromophenate delivers antimicrobial properties. Bacteriostatic action comes from bismuth ions deactivating any microorganisms present. 

Bismuth-impregnated petrolatum gauze like Xeroform® prevents bacterial colonies from growing and spreading, reducing numbers present. This lowers infection risks and allows the wound to heal more efficiently.

Indications for Xeroform® Gauze Dressings 

Xeroform® is ideal as a contact layer or primary dressing for a number of no- to low-exudating wounds, including:

• Lacerations
• Skin-graft sites
• Sutures
• Abrasions
• First- and second-degree burns
• Donor sites
• Surgical incision sites

Xeroform® should not be applied to infected wounds. 

To use, cleanse the wound first, and dry the skin. Apply Xeroform® gauze directly to the wound, and secure it with a secondary dressing.