WOUND
Collagenase SANTYL◊ Ointment For wound care
Collagenase SANTYL Ointment is a prescription medicine for wound care. It is typically used to treat dermal ulcers and severe burns.
Collagenase SANTYL◊ Ointment
Collagenase SANTYL Ointment is a prescription medicine for dermal ulcers and severe burns. It helps to remove dead tissue so the area can start to heal.
What is Collagenase SANTYL Ointment?
Collagenase SANTYL Ointment is an FDA-approved enzymatic debrider – a substance that breaks down the dead tissue in a wound. Removing the dead tissue is an important part of the healing process.
Collagenase SANTYL Ointment has been prescribed by healthcare professionals for more than 50 years to treat wounds.
How do I apply Collagenase SANTYL Ointment?
Follow the instructions of your healthcare professional in applying SANTYL Ointment. These are the steps:
Clean
Gently clean the wound with sterile saline, or as directed by your healthcare professional.Apply
Apply SANTYL Ointment directly to the wound source once a day to about the thickness of a nickel (2 mm).Cover
Cover the wound with a dressing or bandage. A moist wound may be covered directly, but a dry wound may need additional moisture (such as saline-moistened gauze, wound gel, or cleanser).Change
Change dressings daily, or as instructed by your healthcare professional.
To learn more about applying the ointment, visit SANTYL.com. Caring for your wound helps support the healing process.
Is SANTYL Ointment right for me?
Only a healthcare professional can determine if SANTYL Ointment is recommended. Use this product only if it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare professional, and always follow the instructions of the healthcare professional and the product packaging.
What else should I know?
SANTYL Ointment is used for the treatment of dermal ulcers and severe burns. Please review the project packaging and keep these cautions in mind:
Do not use SANTYL Ointment if you’re allergic or sensitive to collagenase or any other ingredient in this product.
Never use SANTYL Ointment in or around your eyes, mouth, or any unprotected orifice.
Make sure to apply the ointment only to the wound. Take care not to extend beyond the wound surface. Slight redness may occur if the ointment is placed outside the wound area.
Avoid detergents or cleansing solutions that are acidic or basic in nature. Raising or lowering the ointment’s pH can lower the effectiveness.
Monitor the wound area for signs of infection. If you think the area may be infected, contact your healthcare professional.
Always use SANTYL Ointment as instructed by your healthcare professional and according to the instructions in the product packaging.
Keep SANTYL Ointment and all medicines out of the reach of children.
This is not a complete list of cautions or risk information. Go to SANTYL.com for a full list of risks and the complete prescribing information.
Disclaimers
All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Not everyone is a candidate for treatment with the Collagenase SANTYL Ointment, and individual results of treatment vary. Every patient's case is unique, and each patient should follow his or her healthcare provider's specific instructions. Please discuss nutrition, medication, and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your particular situation. If you are seeking this information in an emergency, please call 911 and seek emergency help.
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