Cadesorb Ointment Cadesorb Ointment is a starch based sterile ointment that controls local wound p H, thereby modulating protease activity. By doing so, in addition to managing slough & exudate, it will help correct the natural balance in chronic wounds & help to stimulate healing. Studies have shown that chronic wounds have a typical p H value of around 7-8 & there is evidence to suggest that a slightly acidic environment may promote healing of open wounds. Ex- vivo studies have shown that treating wound fluid with Cadesorb Ointment lowers this p H value to around p H 5 thus allowing protease activity levels to return to those of a healing wound. Cadesorb Ointment is capable of removing slough & debris from the wound & will manage exudate from the wound for up to 3 days depending on the level of drainage. It is naturally broken down by the body over time, so any remaining ointment does not cause an issue.