Table 7.

Examples of commercially available alginate dressings.

Commercial Product	Dressing Type	Observations	Refs.
Algiderm	Guluronic acid-rich alginate dressing	Induces a strong gel formation	[88]
		Excellent dressing integrity
		Can absorb 20 times its weight in exudate
Curasorb	Guluronic acid-rich calcium alginate dressing	Needled non-woven structure	[88,89]
		Induces a strong gel formation
		Excellent dressing integrity
Kaltostat	Guluronic acid-rich calcium alginate dressing	Forms a firm hydrophilic gel over the wound, ensuring a moist warm environment	[35,36]
		May be applied to bleeding wounds due to its hemostatic properties
		Suitable for moderate to high exuding wounds
		Can be used also for infected wounds, but necessitates more frequent change
		Requires a secondary dressing to hold it in place
Seasorb	Mannuronate-rich alginate dressing	Forms a soft flexible gel upon hydration	[32,35,84,88]
		Limits wound secretions
		Minimizes bacterial contamination
		Suitable for burns, donor sites, diabetic, leg, and pressure ulcers
Sorbsan	Mannuronate-rich calcium alginate dressing	Unneedled pressure-rolled structure	[32,35,88,89]
		Forms a soft fragile gel
		Disintegrates rapidly compared with other alginates
		Significant beneficial effects on leg ulcers
		Can be used on burns, donor sites, pressure ulcers. and surgical wounds
Tegagel	Mannuronate-rich calcium alginate dressing	Hydroentangled nonwoven structure	[89]
		As the fibers are closely compressed, fluid diffusion is more difficult than in other alginates
		High degree of wet integrity