Benefits
- Safely destroys pathogens on contact including bacteria, viruses and fungi
- Effective against super-bugs
- Eliminates biofilm on contact
- Rapidly reduces pain & redness
- Works quickly on inflammation & stops any itch
- Speeds-up healing
- Non toxic
- Safe for pregnant & breast-feeding women, children, babies and your pets!
- Microbiome friendly
Quick start – clean the wound first with warm water and a little bubble bath, then rinse it well with clean water and pat dry. Spray Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care over the wound, inside it too, and let it air dry for a few minutes without rubbing it in. Then spray five millilitres (fifty pumps) onto three to five sheets of clean, non-sterile woven gauze, place it on the wound and cover it with a crepe bandage or breathable dressing. Change the dressing every day or every other day. If the area is impractical to dress, spray every thirty minutes instead. Please don’t use waterproof or silver-impregnated dressings, or saline, chlorhexidine, iodine or any other disinfectant.
For inflamed skin, sunburn and bites, just spray: every thirty minutes on the first day, then four times a day until recovered.
Please consult the package insert or see our detailed usage page for additional instructions.
Note: This product will not harm the eyes and is safe to use in the mouth.
Caution: DO NOT MIX with or into other products.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How to use for Minor Burns & Sunburn
For a minor burn
- Cool the burn under cool running water for a full twenty minutes. No ice and no butter.
- Spray Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care onto the burn and let it air dry for a few minutes. Don't rub it in.
- Wet three to five sheets of clean, non-sterile woven gauze with five millilitres (mLs) of Trifectiv Plus (fifty pumps of the 100 mL bottle or ten of the 450 mL) and lay it over the whole burn.
- Secure it with a crepe bandage or breathable dressing, and change the dressing daily until the burn has healed.
For sunburn
Spray the area every thirty minutes on the first day, then four times a day until it has recovered. Let it dry naturally and don't rub it in.
How to use for Serious Burns
Cool the burn first under cool running water for a full twenty minutes (no ice), and get medical help straight away for any burn bigger than the palm of the hand, or on the face, hands, feet or genitals. Keep cooling while you wait.
- Remove any dead skin or other debris from the burned area. If the wound is serious and dead skin needs to be cut away, please see your doctor for sharp debridement.
- Thoroughly spray the affected area with Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care and allow to dry for 1 minute.
- Do not rub the solution into the skin.
*Note: if the burn has just happened, repeat steps 2 and 3 a few times to fast-track the reduction in inflammation. - Spray 5 mL* of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care onto 3-5 sheets of clean, non-sterile woven gauze until the gauze is wet but not drenched.
- Press the wet gauze directly onto the wound, making sure it covers the entire wound bed, including the edges of the wound.
- Cover the gauze dressing with a crepe bandage or breathable (non-waterproof) dressing.
- Change the dressing every day following steps 4, 5 and 6 with each dressing change.
*Each dressing of 3-5 layers of woven gauze needs 5 mL of product—this is 50 pumps (100 mL size bottle) or 10 pumps (450 mL size) per dressing. This ensures the right amount of product on the gauze for debridement and healing.
NOTES:
Why use gauze?
Woven gauze is an easy and effective way to debride wounds and burns. Wound discharge (exudate), necrotic tissue and biofilm will stick to the gauze, and be removed with each dressing change. This optimises healing and radically reduces inflammation. Ensure at least 3 to 5 sheets of woven gauze are used and all the layers have been wet with Trifectiv® Plus before applying to the wound bed.
Paraffin gauze:
If the wound starts to bleed after you have removed the gauze, then add a single layer of non-medicated paraffin gauze onto the wound before applying the wet gauze. ONLY do this if the wound is clean (ALL dead tissue, dead biofilm, foreign bodies) have already been removed through wet-to-moist debridement as per the above dressing steps. If dressing a burn on a child then a single layer of non-medicated paraffin gauze can be used between the wound and the gauze wet with Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care. This will minimise any pain during dressing changes.
How to use for Insect bites & other inflamed or infected skin conditions
- Spray the affected area withTrifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care every thirty minutes on the first day, then four times a day until it has recovered. Allow it to dry naturally and please don't rub it in.
How to use for Nappy Rash
- Clean the nappy area with warm water or wet wipes. Please do not use soap. Gently pat dry with a clean, dry towel.
- Once the skin is dry, spray the affected area with Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care and allow to air dry completely (please do not wipe or rub the solution into the skin).
- Once the product has dried, apply a barrier cream to the skin. Please do not use an ointment such as petroleum jelly.
- Repeat the above steps with every nappy change or at least once every 2 hours until the nappy rash is resolved.
How to use for Athlete's Foot
- Wash the feet with a sponge and warm water containing a little non-medicated bubble bath.
- Dry the feet with a clean, dry towel—taking care to dry between the toes.
- Spray Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care onto the affected areas. Make sure to also spray between the toes.
- Allow to air dry naturally; do not rub the solution into the skin.
- Repeat twice a day
How to use for Fungal Nail Infections
- Clean the nails with nail polish remover.
- Spray the clean nails with Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care until damp.
- Allow to air dry naturally; do not rub the solution into the nails.
- Repeat twice a day.
*Note: infection should clear within two weeks, but it is important to continue using Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care until the healed nails have grown out completely.
How to use for Cuts, Scrapes & Grazes
- Before the first dressing, wash the wound with a sponge, warm water and a little bubble bath. Rinse with clean water until no cleanser residue is left and pat dry with a clean towel.
- SprayTrifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care until the wound is damp, inside it too, and let it air dry for a few minutes. Don't rub it in.
- Wet three to five sheets of clean, non-sterile woven gauze with five millilitres (mLs) of Trifectiv Plus (fifty pumps of the 100 mL bottle or ten of the 450 mL) and place it on the wound.
- Cover the wet gauze with a crepe bandage or breathable dressing.
- Change the dressing every day or every other day. No further cleaning is needed. If the area is impractical to dress (a busy toddler's knee, say), spray every thirty minutes instead.
How to use for a Sore Throat
- Spray Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care directly into the throat every 2 hours until the pain has subsided.
*Note: if you swallow some product during this process, don't worry; it won't harm you.
How to use with Stitches or Surgical Wounds
- Remove any surgical dressing the day after your surgery or as soon as possible.
- Put a single layer of non-medicated paraffin gauze over the stitches. Then wet 3-5 layers of clean, non-sterile woven gauze with 5 mL* of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care and place this over the paraffin gauze.
- Hold in place with a breathable dressing.
- Change all dressings daily.
Once the stitches are removed, continue to apply the wet woven gauze dressing daily until the wound has healed.
If you don’t have stitches follow the directions for open wounds.
*Each dressing of 3-5 layers of woven gauze needs 5 mL of product—this is 50 pumps (100 mL size bottle) or 10 pumps (450 mL size) per dressing. This ensures there is enough product on the gauze for healing and debridement (the removal of dead tissue & biofilm).
How to use with a Diabetic or Venous Leg Ulcer
- In some cases, sharp or surgical debridement of visible dead tissue may be required before the first application of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care, for optimal results. Please consult your doctor or a wound sister if you are unsure whether this is required.
- Wounds should be cleaned before the first dressing of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care is applied. Do this by washing the wound with a sponge, warm water, and a little non-medicated bubble bath. Rinse well with clean water to remove all cleanser (do not wash with soap, peroxide, saltwater, or any other disinfectant). Pat the wound dry with a clean towel.
- Thoroughly spray the affected area and allow it to dry for 1 minute. Please do not rub the solution into the skin.
- Spray 5 mL* of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care onto 3-5 sheets of clean, non-sterile woven gauze until the gauze is wet but not drenched.
- Press the wet gauze directly onto the wound, ensuring contact with the entire wound bed. If required, use forceps to make sure the gauze is in contact with every surface of the ulcer
- Cover the wet gauze dressing with a crêpe bandage or breathable plaster (do not use waterproof dressings). Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 every day or alternative days.
- Clean the wound at least twice per week under running water for 2-3 minutes before applying a new dressing (this can be done in the shower or bath). Do not wash with soap, saltwater, peroxide or any other disinfectant.
If the area is impractical to dress, spray Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care every thirty minutes onto the wound and let it dry naturally. Patients should walk or exercise regularly, as much as they are able, to encourage healing.
*Each dressing of 3-5 layers of woven gauze uses 5 mL of product—this is equal to 50 pumps (100 mL size bottle) or 10 pumps (450 mL size) per dressing. This ensures optimal wetting of the gauze for debridement and healing.
NOTES:
Why use gauze?
Woven gauze is an easy and effective way to remove damaged tissue from the wound (debridement). Wound discharge (exudate), dead tissue and biofilm stick to the gauze and are easily removed from the wound with each dressing change. Removing damaged tissue optimises healing and radically reduces inflammation. Ensure at least 3 to 5 sheets of woven gauze are used and all the layers have been wet with Trifectiv® Plus before applying to the wound bed.
Paraffin gauze:
If the wound bleeds when you remove the gauze dressing, then put a single layer of non-medicated paraffin gauze onto the wound before applying the wet gauze dressing. ONLY use paraffin gauze if ALL necrotic material (dead tissue, dead biofilm, foreign bodies) has been removed through wet-to-moist debridement as per the above dressing instructions. The paraffin gauze will minimise pain during dressing changes.
Lower leg wounds:
In the case of lower leg wounds, a compression stocking should be applied from the foot to the knee, over the bandage, to control inflammation. This must be worn 24/7. This does not apply for patients with diabetes.
How to use with Open & Chronic Wounds, Pressure Sores
- In some cases, sharp debridement of visible dead tissue may be required before the first application of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care. Please consult with your doctor or a wound sister if you are unsure whether this is required.
- Wounds should be cleaned before the first dressing of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care is applied. Do this by washing the wound with a sponge, warm water and a little non-medicated bubble bath (do not wash with soap, saltwater, peroxide or any other disinfectant). Rinse well with clean water to remove all the cleanser. Pat the wound dry with a clean towel.
- Thoroughly spray the affected area and allow it to dry for 1 minute. Please do not rub the solution into the skin.
- Spray 5 mL* of Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care onto 3-5 sheets of clean, non-sterile woven gauze until the gauze is wet but not drenched.
- Press the wet gauze directly onto the wound, ensuring contact with the entire wound bed. For deeper wounds, ensure that the wet gauze layers are fully plugged into the wound so that direct contact with the entire wound surface is achieved (use forceps if required). Ensure that all gauze swabs are reachable and visible to avoid leaving swabs inside any cavities. For deep, narrow wounds, you can syringe them with Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care before dressing.
- Cover the wet gauze dressing with a crêpe bandage or breathable plaster (do not use waterproof dressings). Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 every day or on alternative days.
- Clean the wound at least twice per week under running water for 2-3 minutes before applying a new dressing. Do not wash with soap, saltwater or any other disinfectant.
If the area is impractical to dress, spray Trifectiv® Plus Wound & Burn Care every thirty minutes onto the wound and let it dry naturally. Patients should walk or exercise regularly, as much as they are able, to encourage blood flow and improve healing.
*Each dressing of 3-5 layers of woven gauze needs 5 mL of product—this equals 50 pumps (100 mL size bottle) or 10 pumps (450 mL size) per dressing. This ensures optimal wetting of the gauze for debridement and healing.
NOTES:
Why use gauze?
Woven gauze is an easy and effective way to remove damaged tissue from the wound (debridement). Wound discharge (exudate), dead tissue and biofilm stick to the gauze and are easily removed from the wound with each dressing change. Removing damaged tissue optimises healing and radically reduces inflammation. Ensure at least 3 to 5 sheets of woven gauze are used and all the layers have been wet with Trifectiv® Plus before applying to the wound bed.
Paraffin gauze:
If the wound bleeds when you remove the gauze dressing, then put a single layer of non-medicated paraffin gauze onto the wound before applying the wet gauze dressing. ONLY use paraffin gauze if ALL necrotic material (dead tissue, dead biofilm, foreign bodies) has been removed through wet-to-moist debridement as per the above dressing instructions. The paraffin gauze will minimise pain during dressing changes.
Lower leg wounds:
In the case of lower leg wounds, always apply a compression stocking from the foot to the knee, over the bandage, to control inflammation. This must be worn 24/7. This does not apply for patients with diabetes.
Surette –
I was diagnosed with shingles on the 19 Aug. My rash and itching started around the 14 August, and on the 19th it was swollen, inflamed and I noticed a few blisters forming. I immediately phoned to make a doctors appointment, and got confirmation that it is shingles on the 19 August. I immediately started using Trifectiv Plus Wound & Burn Care 2 x per day (morning and night). The morning of 21 August I felt the inflammation had almost disappeared and the blisters were scabs. I could even lay on the shingles side – which was previously too painful. I never expected these results – and I am sure that because the rash was sorted out so soon, I never damaged my nerve endings. Haven’t had a day of pain since 21 August. Can’t believe that it healed in 2 days. Thanks for this product – I am hooked for life!
Trevor S. –
After a nasty fall off my mountain bike, while on holiday in the Garden Route, the guys at The Bike shop in Plettenberg Bay suggested I visit the clinic at the nearby pharmacy for some treatment. The pharmacist immediately cleaned my roasties, which were all over my left shoulder, arm and leg, and applied Trifectiv Plus to the whole area. The relief was instant and I continued to use the Trifectiv for the next week or 2, during which my wounds healed really quickly and I was able to continue hiking, riding and swimming every day. Applying it with gauze at night also stopped the scabs from hardening and ruining the sheets. That was nearly 2 years ago and my family always has some Trifectiv on hand for any cuts, scrapes, itchy skin, sunburn and even to use as a skin-friendly sanitiser.
Elize (67y) –
I fell outside my home, and after a few days the wound had become infected, and I visited my GP. He prescribed an antiseptic ointment for me. After two months the wound had not improved and it was suggested that I try Trifectiv Plus Wound & Burn Care spray. From the day I started using the spray, I could see a daily improvement in the wound. This is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone with a similar problem. Thank you to Trifectiv Plus.