Hypocare shortage

Just because you can buy it doesn't mean should be used for routine wound cleaning, in fact the routine cleaning of wounds is now not recommended.
One of the best protocols for wound cleaning I have found recently is, beware graphic content
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/...Wound Management Guidelines and Formulary.pdf
Alright it based on human research but the basic principles of wound healing still apply.
 
The active ingrediant is created when you dissolve chlorine in water, aka chlorine tablets, which are used for disinfecting all sorts.
As from a website "Ideal for use after an out break of Norovirus/ winter vomiting as a precaution against C diff. Effective against Viruses, Bacteria, Spores, Yeasts and Moulds.

I'd imagine their spray is a really weak solution of it, but probably highly effective. Given people swim in it at pools, I'm sure it's fine for wound treatment.
 
Auslander said:
It's utter rubbish with no scientific evidence to support its claims whatsoever. It's a glorified wound wash, and the only reason it appears to help is because people use it lots, so keep wounds cleaner. Salt water is just as effective.
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Not true if the active ingredient is hypochlorous acid.

"Results All microorganisms were killed within 0 minutes and accurate killing time was 12 seconds.

Yes I'm taking that out of context. Interesting right...the conclusion:-

Conclusion. The stabilized HOCl solution had dose-dependent favorable effects on fibroblast and keratinocyte migration compared to povidone iodine and media alone. These features lead to a stabilized HOCl solution as an ideal wound care agent.
 
wingedhorse said:
I dont think any of the above is scientifically correct. Yes you can use all of those things as skin wash, but if they are diluted to the point they are not harmful to wound tissue, then they wont be effective at killing pathogens, salt used at a dilution to kill pathogens, isnt great for wound tissue.

The whole point about the type and form of chloride in the Hypocare, and the human wound spray versions, is that it a new form of chloride that has the following properties:

• Clinically proven to kill pathogens on contact (bacterial, fungal and viral infections)
• Does not harm healthy tissue or slow down the healing process
• 80 – 300 times more effective at killing pathogens than hypochlorite or bleach
• Safe if licked off the skin
• The active ingredient in the Hypocare range is a stable active halogen in the form of Hypochlorous acid
• Emulates skin pH so doesn’t sting

These are scientific facts, not marketing hype. I dont by the brand name version, but the cheaper human equivalents.
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I agree with you based on my quick research online. Never used the stuff before, but I may get some to try it.
 
U569uk said:
Not true if the active ingredient is hypochlorous acid.

"Results All microorganisms were killed within 0 minutes and accurate killing time was 12 seconds.

Yes I'm taking that out of context. Interesting right...the conclusion:-

Conclusion. The stabilized HOCl solution had dose-dependent favorable effects on fibroblast and keratinocyte migration compared to povidone iodine and media alone. These features lead to a stabilized HOCl solution as an ideal wound care agent.
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Research paper please to back up your last line.
 
Just adding to this out of interest, I was given hypocare as a freebie when I bought some other stuff from horseware at Dublin horse show a year or 2 ago and used it for the first time a couple of weeks ago.
Horse over reached and managed to pull off the top corner of his heel while xc. Couldn't bandage because of where is was & would sweat if I taped anything on so I washed with water and sprayed the hypocare stuff on it as was only stuff I had in the trailer to clean a wound like that. I kept an eye on it for the next while and sprayed the stuff on it once a day (he lives out) after riding. Fast forward 10 days and cut has healed very well & hair is starting to grow back.
I'm very impressed with the stuff - and it was a pretty deep wound that bled quite a lot & due to how he lives I was concerned about infections but thankfully didn't occur!

I can understand all the stuff about bacteria/sporing non sporing aerobes etc. but surely horseware have marketed & designed hypocare to be effective against the most common pathogens?
 
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