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Medicinal honey
Medicinal honey promotes wound healing and antimicrobial activity through enzymatic production of hydrogen peroxide, osmotic effects, and bioactive compounds.
Medicinal honey promotes wound healing and antimicrobial activity through enzymatic hydrogen peroxide production, osmotic effects, and direct antibacterial compounds. Used for Wound healing and management, Burn care, Diabetic foot ulcers.
At a glance
| Generic name | Medicinal honey |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MEDIHONEY |
| Sponsor | Henry Ford Health System |
| Drug class | Natural product / Topical wound care agent |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dermatology / Wound Care |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Honey contains glucose oxidase, which produces hydrogen peroxide when diluted, creating a mild antimicrobial environment. Its high osmolarity draws fluid from wounds, reducing edema and bacterial growth. Additionally, honey contains polyphenols, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, supporting tissue repair and reducing infection risk.
Approved indications
- Wound healing and management
- Burn care
- Ulcer treatment
Common side effects
- Local irritation or stinging
- Allergic reaction (rare)
Key clinical trials
- A Platform Protocol to Investigate Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Undergoing Mismatched Unrelated Donor Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation (PHASE2)
- The Use of Medical Grade Honey in the Prevention of Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Associated Skin Breakdown (PHASE4)
- Pogejiuxin Decoction Combination of Conventional Western Medicine for the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (NA)
- MEDIHONEY® Gel Versus Collagenase for Wound Debridement (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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