Question 1

What is Medical Grade Honey used for?

Accepted Answer

Medical Grade Honey is indicated for: burns, MRSA-infected wounds, Wound management.

Question 2

What routes can Medical Grade Honey be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: TOPICAL.

Question 3

Which species have cited Medical Grade Honey dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Medical Grade Honey dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Medical Grade Honey a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Medical Grade Honey is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Medical Grade Honey?

Accepted Answer

Use only medical-grade honey (gamma-irradiated). Non-medical honey may contain Clostridium spores. May cause transient stinging. Change dressings every 1-3 days.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Medical Grade Honey?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Medical Grade Honey: Use only medical-grade honey (gamma-irradiated). Non-medical honey may contain Clostridium spores. May cause transient stinging. Change dressings every 1-3 days.

Question 7

How does Medical Grade Honey work?

Accepted Answer

Provides moist wound environment. Osmotic action draws fluid from tissues. Low pH (3.2-4.5) inhibits bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide generated enzymatically. Methylglyoxal in Manuka provides additional antibacterial activity.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	TOPICAL	Use only medical-grade (gamma-irradiated) honey	q24-72h at dressing changes	Moderate	Johnston M, McBride M, Dahiya D, Owusu-Apenten R, Nigam PS. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. Aims Microbiol. 2018;4(4):655-664. doi:10.3934/microbiol.2018.4.655 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1458 (2026-08-01).
Cat (Domestic)	TOPICAL	Apply Manuka or medical-grade honey	q24-72h at dressing changes	Moderate	Johnston M, McBride M, Dahiya D, Owusu-Apenten R, Nigam PS. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. Aims Microbiol. 2018;4(4):655-664. doi:10.3934/microbiol.2018.4.655 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1458 (2026-08-01).

Medical Grade Honey

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Species with Medical Grade Honey dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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