FAQ - Freqently Asked Questions
How does Wound-Be-Gone® work?
Wound-Be-Gone® offers a unique combination of the most advanced treatment for ‘‘moist healing” and our patented active ingredient, which binds free oxygen radicals produced during inflammation. Clinical tests have shown that moist environment accelerates the healing process and supports cell separation and cell movement regeneration within the wound. At the same time, Wound-Be-Gone® regulates ph and temperature, accelerating the healing process.
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Is there an age restriction for using the product? Can children use Wound-Be-Gone® as well?
Wound-Be-Gone® is safe for use on everyone in your family. There is no age restriction. However, we always recommend contacting your physician before treating children less than 2 years of age.
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What side effects have been reported with Wound-Be-Gone®?
Extensive clinical use in wound
care centers across the country has found that Wound-Be-Gone® does not produce significant adverse effects.
Minor stinging during initial application has been
reported, but has subsided. No allergic reactions
have been reported.
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How can I buy Wound-Be-Gone®?
There are several ways to buy Wound-Be-Gone® :
- Look on our homepage for the box that says
‘‘Where to Buy - Pharmacies”.
Select a city and state to locate your local
Pharmacy that carries Wound-Be-Gone®.
- You may place credit card orders on our secure
website www.woundbegone.com.
- Call Wake Pharma US toll free at 1-888-333-7045
and place your order over the phone using your
credit card.
- Call your pharmacy and ask them to ‘‘special
order” Wound-Be-Gone® from Wake Pharma US by calling 888-553-WAKE
(9253).
Do I need to cover my wound?
All wounds should be covered with some type of dressing to protect from germs that could cause infection. We recommend using non-stick, non-absorbent bandage to cover the wound.
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Who can use Wound-Be-Gone®?
Wound-Be-Gone® is safe for use on everyone in your family and is safe for use on all types of wounds. Medical
attention is recommended for the evaluation and
treatment of any condition other than minor injuries
(Cuts, Scratches, Scrapes, Insect bites, Blisters).
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How do I use Wound-Be-Gone®?
- Cleanse the affected area with mild soap and
water (please use Normal Saline cleansing for
full thickness wounds or ulcers).
- Apply a thin layer of Wound-Be-Gone® to the entire affected area.
- The wound may be covered with a non-adhesive
dressing.
- Reapply a thin layer of Wound-Be-Gone® as necessary every 12 – 24 hours.
- Infected wounds may require more frequent
application.
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Wound-Be-Gone®
is unique combination of "moist healing" and patented
"Free Oxygen Radical Binding" technology. So what
does that really mean?
Scientists used the process of polymerization to build
a special type of amines into a polymer carrier. A specific
type of amines (with hidden active amino groups) were used
so that they could survive polymerization in their original
form (polymerization usually alters their original structures).
Active amino groups attached to the polymer carrier react
with free oxygen radicals. This patented free oxygen radical
binding technology is called redox (oxidation-reduction
process).
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Can I use Wound-Be-Gone® if my tube is expired?
No. If expired, please discard the tube and obtain a new one.
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How do I store Wound-Be-Gone®? Wound-Be-Gone®
should be kept out of reach of children. Due to its hydrating
agent, Wound-Be-Gone®
should not be exposed to temperatures below freezing. The
best storage temperature is from 59º F to 77º
F. Ice crystals could damage the gel's polymer structure
and eliminate its effectiveness.
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Does Wound-Be-Gone® contain an antibiotic? No. Wound-Be-Gone®
technology is very unique. There is no antibiotic
or biological material present in the product.
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Do I still need to clean my wound? Yes. Cleaning the wound is a very important
part of healing process. Always remove dead or dying tissue
before applying the gel. In a chronic wound, accumulation
can slow the healing process and provide a place for bacteria
and germs to grow.
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Are there additional benefits associated with Wound-Be-Gone®? In addition to the wound healing properties
of Wound-Be-Gone®
, there are several other benefits that have been observed
clinically. An important secondary benefit of Wound-Be-Gone®
is healing with minimized scar formation. Scar formation
is common in tissues with high levels of inflammation. By
binding and neutralizing oxygen free radicals, Wound-Be-Gone®
decreases inflammatory pathways that can lead to tissue
scarring. Additional benefits observed in clinical trials
include reduction of the pain and redness commonly associated
with inflammation.
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What is the role of oxygen free radicals in healing process? Oxygen Free Radicals are generated when the body is injured. Oxygen Free Radicals or Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are unstable molecules with at least one unpaired electron. These molecules are highly reactive, attacking the closest stable molecules and stealing their electrons, thereby creating new unstable molecules (ROS). If unchecked, this chain reaction can lead to destruction of the living cells and significantly slow down or stop the healing process. Compromised wound healing can result in other complications and problems, such as infection, pain and potentially amputation.
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How to naturalize oxygen free radicals?
The scientific team from one of the most recognized research facilities in the world (Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry at the Academy of Science) has developed a way to neutralize ROS. This revolutionary and patented process is called “OXYGEN FREE RADICALS BINDING TECHNOLOGY”.
The scientists developed a process to incorporate very effective ROS scavengers into a gel polymer structure. The gel is applied to the surface of a wound, ulcer or injured skin and creates an elastic protective layer over the affected area, enabling the active ingredient to bind oxygen free radicals. The polymer structure controls moisture and temperature and creates an optimal environment for wound healing without allowing the gel to penetrate the tissue.
The active ingredient contained within the polymer gel supplies the ROS present in the wound with missing electrons. This process is called REDOX (OXIDATION REDUCTION). During this process the active ingredient essentially traps or neutralizes ROS, preventing these molecules from continuing chain reactions that tissue damage and slow healing.
Wound-Be-Gone® - is the only product on the market capable of neutralizing OXYGEN FREE RADICALS and accelerating of the healing process via “OXYGEN FREE RADICALS BINDING TECHNOLOGY”.
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Can I put the makeup over the Wound-Be-Gone®? It is advice not to cover with the makeup.
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Should I clean the wound with antiseptic between applications?
No. Do not use antiseptic solution to clean the wound between applications. The wound can be gently cleaned with water before a new application.
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How often should be Wound-Be-Gone® Applied?
Wound-Be-Gone should be reapplied as needed 24-48hours. Application of Wound Be Gone once a day is recommended.
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Can Wound-Be-Gone® be used on draining wounds?
Yes. Wound Be Gone contains a special polymer which is capable of absorbing a certain amount of exudates coming out of the wound. In case of extensive draining health care professional should be consulted and proper treatment should be applied.
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Can be Wound-Be-Gone® used on mucous membranes?
Yes, Wound-Be-Gone could be used on all type of mucous membranes.
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How long does the tube of Wound-Be-Gone® Last?
Wound Be Gone has a 3 year shelf life.
Wound Be Gone is a very efficient and effective product. Just 1 application a day is sufficient. The gel does not penetrate the body and creates a thin, elastic layer over the affected area and allows Wound Be Gone to work in systematic manner. For examples, you can go on WBG home page and click on link CHRONIC at the top of the webpage.
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Is Wound-Be-Gone® effective for treatment of the cold sores? Cold sores are caused by a viral infection. Wound Be Gone doesn’t treat the cause of the problem which is a viral infection but the condition caused by this infection, which is an open sore. Wound Be Gone prevents formation of the crust (associated with painful cracks), keeps wounds flexible, accelerates healing of the wound and prevents scar formation.
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What type of wounds is Wound-Be-Gone® recommended for? Wound Be Gone is recommended for almost all type of wounds resulting in damage of the skin. This can range from small acute wounds to large and complicated chronic wounds.
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