Frequently Asked Questions
What is BerbereX® Wound Cleanser?
BerbereX® is a safe and non-irritating antimicrobial wound cleanser that has broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Its unique, patented formulation resolves pathogenic flora and helps to decolonize the wound. It’s registered with the FDA as an over-the-counter (OTC) human drug.
How does BerbereX® Wound Cleanser work?
BerbereX® Wound Cleanser facilitates removal of debris, excess exudate and necrotic tissue fragments. It reduces infection, promotes a moist wound environment, and helps to maintain wound pH in a desirable range. All of these are essential components for a successful recovery from wounds.
Who should use BerbereX® Wound Cleanser?
BerbereX® Wound Cleanser may be used by healthcare professionals and patients for day-to-day care and cleansing of diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, post-surgical wounds, abrasions, cuts, and burns.
Why should I use BerbereX® Wound Cleanser?
BerbereX® is simple to use, requires no significant changes in current wound care protocols, and has no known side effects. BerbereX® helps to overcome obstacles to healing that are caused by infection, alkaline pH, debris and other factors that prevent successful healing.
Can BerbereX® Wound Cleanser be used on infected wounds?
Yes. BerbereX® Wound Cleanser will help to decolonize infected wounds. In antimicrobial tests, BerbereX® Wound Cleanser showed efficacy against standard and highly virulent strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE), Group B Streptococcus (B-Strep) and E. Coli.
