What should you not use with Santyl?
Avoid using solutions that contain acid or metal as soaking liquids because these will decrease the effect of collagenase ointment (see also Drug Interactions section).
What is collagenase Santyl used for?
Indication: Collagenase SANTYL Ointment is used to remove damaged tissue from chronic skin ulcers and severely burned areas. Do not use if you have shown hypersensitivity to collagenase. Occasional slight redness may occur if SANTYL Ointment is placed outside the wound area.
What does Santyl do for a wound?
What is Santyl? Santyl (for the skin) is used to treat severe burns or skin ulcers in adults. Santyl helps remove dead skin tissue and aid in wound healing. Santyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Is Santyl good for pressure ulcers?
“We are committed to reduce the financial and emotional costs of living with pressure ulcers and this new research, using real-world, electronic health record data, demonstrates SANTYL is the better choice for helping patients with pressure ulcers.”
Can you use Betadine with Santyl?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Betadine and Santyl. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What helps wounds to heal faster?
Methods for making a wound heal faster
- Antibacterial ointment. A person can treat a wound with several over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial ointments, which can help prevent infections.
- Aloe vera. Aloe vera is a plant belonging to the cactus family.
- Honey.
- Turmeric paste.
- Garlic.
- Coconut oil.
Which is better medihoney or Santyl?
It is hypothesized that MEDIHONEY® Gel with Active leptospermum honey will result in significantly faster wound healing (i.e., fewer days) when compared to SANTYL®.
Can you mix Santyl and Bactroban?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Bactroban and Santyl. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.