ARMA-GEL+ hydrogel pain-relieving dressing with lidocaine 10×10 cm reinforced with mesh

Sterile hydrogel dressing ARMA-GEL+ with lidocaine 10×10 cm — a medical device for providing first aid for burns, wounds and other skin injuries accompanied by pain. The dressing is designed for use in military first aid kits based on recommendations from military personnel and medical professionals.

The hydrogel structure of the dressing provides wound moisturization, creates optimal conditions for healing and prevents the material from sticking to damaged tissue. The reinforced mesh increases the dressing’s strength and allows it to absorb a significant amount of wound exudate without damaging its structure.

The dressing contains the local anesthetic lidocaine, which provides rapid surface pain relief to the damaged area. This helps reduce pain, burning and discomfort after injury or burn.

The dressing can be used in field conditions, in military first aid kits, car first aid kits, and at home for rapid assistance with skin injuries.

Dressing action

Hydrogel dressing with lidocaine:

• reduces pain sensation
• cools the affected area
• maintains a moist environment for healing
• absorbs wound exudate
• prevents sticking to the wound
• protects the wound from infection
• Due to its hydrogel structure, the dressing can function as a temporary biological wound covering.

Properties of lidocaine

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that blocks nerve impulse conduction in the damage zone.

Its action is related to reducing cell membrane permeability to sodium ions, which prevents action potential generation and transmission of pain signals.

Main properties:

• rapid local pain relief
• action lasting approximately 1–1.5 hours
• absence of tissue irritation
• blood vessel dilation at the application site

The concentration of lidocaine in the dressing does not exceed 2%.

Indications for use

The dressing can be used for:

• burns
• superficial wounds without heavy bleeding
• abrasions
• post-operative wounds
• trophic ulcers
• pressure sores
• inflammatory skin conditions
• skin diseases accompanied by pain, itching or burning

Method of application

1. Open the sterile package.
2. Apply the dressing to the cleaned wound surface.
3. If necessary, secure with bandage or adhesive tape.
4. The duration of the dressing on the wound is determined by the doctor, but should not exceed 48 hours.

The dressing is intended for external use only.

Advantages

1. rapid pain relief thanks to lidocaine
2. cooling of the damaged area
3. does not stick to the wound
4. absorbs wound exudate
5. promotes faster healing
6. sterile medical packaging
7. reinforced structure of increased strength

Characteristics

• Size: 10 × 10 cm
• Hydrogel thickness: 2 mm
• Type: hydrogel pain-relieving dressing
• Active ingredient: lidocaine (up to 2%)
• Material: hydrogel with reinforcing mesh
• Sterility: EO sterilization
• Maximum usage time: up to 48 hours
• Purpose: first aid for burns and wounds

Positioning in the product line

ARMA-GEL+ dressings are a line of medical hydrogel dressings for providing rapid assistance in field and civilian conditions.

Used in:

• military first aid kits
• tourist first aid kits
• car first aid kits
• medical facilities
• home first aid kits

How does a hydrogel dressing “with lidocaine” differ from “with novocaine”?

Lidocaine:

• Stronger anesthetic
• Works faster (approximately 1–3 minutes)
• Maintains pain relief longer (up to 2–3 hours)
• More commonly used in modern medicine
• Better suited for severe pain or burns

Novocaine (procaine)

• Milder action
• Onset of action slightly slower
• Shorter effect (approximately 30–90 minutes)
• Less irritating to tissues
• Often used in dressings for wounds and burns

So the difference between lidocaine and novocaine is:

• Lidocaine — stronger and longer-lasting pain relief.
• Novocaine — milder, but safer for prolonged contact with tissue.

Hydrogel dressings with novocaine are more commonly used because:

• can remain on the wound longer
• novocaine has a milder effect on tissues
• lower risk of irritation

Hydrogel dressings with lidocaine are used when:

• rapid and stronger pain relief is needed
• there is severe pain after injury or burn
• it is necessary to quickly reduce pain syndrome in field conditions
• a pronounced local anesthetic effect is needed