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Santyl Ointment (Collagenase)
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Product Details
Description
Santyl ointment is a prescription product that is applied to the skin on wounds. It should be used under the supervision of a trained wound care professional. Santyl is used to debride wounds and speed up the healing process. It is used for dermal ulcers.
Dermal ulcers are areas of the skin with reduced blood flow. They can be caused by trauma, infection, or chronic disease. In an ulcer, the outer layer of skin may become necrotic and fall off, increasing the risk of infection.
Santyl contains an enzyme found in the human body called collagenase. Since dead skin cells are made up mostly of collagen, collagenase breaks up the collagen and helps to clean the wound.
Directions
Apply Santyl to the affected area once daily or as directed by your health provider.
The wound should be rinsed with a saline rinse prior to applying this ointment.
Do not mix this ointment with other creams, lotions, or ointments, or it may become ineffective.
If there is an infection present in the wound, a topical antibiotic should be applied prior to applying Santyl ointment.
Ingredients
Santyl ointment contains 250 units of collagenase per gram of ointment.
Interactions
There are no known significant interactions.
Cautions
Do not use this ointment if you have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to any ingredient.
This ointment may cause temporary redness or rash during the application, especially if applied carelessly to the skin outside the wound.
Side Effects
Common side effects of this drug may include:
- Application site burning
- Application site irritation
- Application site pain
- Hypersensitivity reaction
Buy Santyl ointment from Canada Pharmacy. Find the best price on Santyl cream when shopping online with a valid prescription from your doctor.References
Collagenase santyl [package insert]. Fort Worth, TX: Smith & Nephew, Inc; 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 12253
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