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Alginate Dressings

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  • Sorbalgon Alginate Dressing, 4 x 5 Inch

    Regular price $6.99
    Low stock (15 units)
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent alginate for moderate to heavy exudate
    • Forms a soft, moist gel to support healing
    • Conforms to flat and cavity wounds
    • Gentle, atraumatic removal
    • Available as single or Box of 10
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  • Restore Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2 x 2 Inch

    Regular price $5.99
    Low stock (16 units)
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorptive for moderate to heavy wound drainage
    • Maintains a moist environment to support healing
    • Leaves less residue and reduces irrigation needs
    • Protects peri-wound skin and avoids lateral wicking
    • Stays intact when saturated for easy one-piece removal
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  • Restore Alginate Dressing, 4 x 4 Inch

    Regular price $6.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent for moderate to heavy drainage
    • Maintains a moist wound healing environment
    • Leaves less residue and reduces irrigation needs
    • Protects surrounding skin by avoiding lateral wicking
    • Stays intact for easy one-piece removal
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  • DermaGinate Alginate Dressing, 4 x 8 inch

    Regular price $6.99
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    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent for moderate to heavy wound drainage
    • Gels on contact to maintain a moist healing environment
    • Conforms readily to the wound bed for comfort
    • Made from natural seaweed-derived alginate fibers
    • Available as a single dressing or box of 5
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  • Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2 x 2 Inch

    Regular price $4.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Absorbent calcium alginate fibers for moderate to heavy exudate
    • Forms a soft gel that maintains contact with the wound base
    • Gentle, low-pain dressing changes
    • Protects wound edges against maceration
    • Available as a Single or Box of 10
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  • Melgisorb Plus Alginate Dressing, 3 x 44 Centimeter

    Regular price $6.99
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    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent for moderate to heavy exudate
    • Quickly gels to maintain a moist wound environment
    • Rope format ideal for packing cavity wounds
    • Conforms closely to wound contours
    • Available in Single, Box of 5, or Case of 50
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  • Melgisorb Plus Alginate Dressing, 4 x 4 inch

    Regular price $6.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent for moderately to heavily exuding wounds
    • Turns into a gel to support moist wound healing
    • 4 x 4 inch (10 x 10 cm) size
    • Trusted Molnlycke wound care quality
    • Available in single, box, and case quantities
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  • McKesson Alginate Dressing, 4 x 8 inch

    Regular price $10.99
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    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Absorbs moderate to heavy wound exudate
    • Gels to avoid sticking to the wound bed
    • Removes from the wound in one piece
    • Trimmable to fit and packs dead space
    • Sterile, nonocclusive design
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  • McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4 x 4¾ inch

    Regular price $7.99
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    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Absorbs moderate to heavy wound exudate
    • Gels for gentle, one-piece removal
    • Can fill or pack wound dead space
    • Trimmable to fit and sterile
    • Available in single, box, or case quantities
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  • AlgiSite M Alginate Dressing, 2 x 2 inch

    Regular price $6.99
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    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Absorbs up to 13 times its weight in exudate
    • Forms a gentle gel for non-adherent, comfortable removal
    • Soft and conformable\u2014can be molded, folded, or cut
    • Reduced fiber shed for cleaner handling
    • Wear time of up to 7 days
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  • Simpurity Alginate Dressing, 2 x 2 Inch

    Regular price $4.99
    Low stock (11 units)
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent for moderate to heavy exudate
    • Gel-forming for a moist healing environment
    • Conforms closely to the wound bed
    • Facilitates autolytic debridement
    • Easy, low-trauma removal or irrigation
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  • Kaltostat Calcium Alginate Dressing, 3 x 4.75 Inch

    Regular price $12.99
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    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Calcium-sodium alginate fiber gels on contact with fluid
    • Absorbs moderate to heavy wound exudate
    • Helps control minor bleeding
    • Nonadhesive for gentle removal
    • Sterile and available in single or box of 10
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  • Melgisorb Plus Alginate Dressing, 5 x 5 Centimeter

    Regular price $5.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent calcium alginate for exuding wounds
    • Turns into a gel to maintain a moist healing environment
    • Conforms closely to the wound bed
    • Supports gentle, less disruptive dressing changes
    • Available in single, box of 10, or case of 100
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  • AlgiSite M Alginate Dressing, 4 x 4 Inch

    Regular price $7.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Absorbs up to 13 times its weight in exudate
    • Gels to allow gentle, non-adherent removal
    • Conforms, folds, and cuts to fit any wound
    • Reduced fiber shedding for cleaner handling
    • Wear time up to 7 days for fewer changes
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  • AlgiSite M Calcium Alginate Dressing, 6 x 8 inch

    Regular price $18.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Absorbs up to 13 times its weight in wound exudate
    • Forms a soft gel for pain-free, non-adherent removal
    • Conformable and cuttable to fit any wound shape
    • Stays in place up to 7 days to reduce dressing changes
    • Reduced fiber shed for cleaner, easier handling
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  • McKesson Alginate Dressing, 2 x 2 Inch

    Regular price $5.99
    In stock
    FSA/HSA eligible Can be bought with an FSA/HSA card — no prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity needed. We keep this up to date, but always confirm eligibility with your health plan. Learn more
    • Highly absorbent for moderate to heavy exudate
    • Optimal gelling profile resists sticking to the wound bed
    • Removes in one piece for gentler dressing changes
    • Trimmable and can fill or pack wound dead space
    • Available in single, box of 10, or case of 100
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Alginate Dressings

Alginate dressings are highly absorbent wound dressings made from natural seaweed-derived fibers, typically calcium alginate. When these fibers contact wound fluid, they transform into a soft, moisture-retaining gel that supports a healthy healing environment. Alginates are ideal for moderate to heavily exuding wounds, including pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and deep cavity or tunneling wounds where reliable fluid management is essential.

Choosing an alginate is simple: use flat sheets for open surface wounds and rope or ribbon forms to gently pack cavities and tunnels without overfilling. Because alginates need moisture to function, they are best suited to wet wounds rather than dry or lightly draining ones. Apply the dressing to the wound bed, then cover with a secondary dressing such as a foam or film to hold it in place. Key benefits include superior absorption, conformability, gel formation that helps maintain a moist wound surface, and easy, often atraumatic removal that supports patient comfort. Many alginate dressings are FSA and HSA eligible, making them a convenient choice for at-home wound care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of wounds are alginate dressings best for?
A: They work best on moderate to heavily draining wounds, including pressure injuries, leg and foot ulcers, surgical sites, and deep cavity or tunneling wounds.

Q: How often should I change an alginate dressing?
A: Change frequency depends on drainage, but alginates are often changed every one to three days or when saturated. Always follow your healthcare provider's guidance.

Q: Do alginate dressings need a secondary dressing?
A: Yes. Alginates are primary dressings that need a cover such as a foam or film to secure them and help manage moisture.

Q: Can I use alginate on a dry wound?
A: No. Alginates require wound moisture to form their protective gel, so they are not recommended for dry or minimally draining wounds.