How do you use papain urea debriding ointment?
Apply papain-urea topical directly to the wound. Then cover the treated area with bandaging or other dressing recommended by your doctor. Keep the wound covered at all times, because this medication will cause the dead tissues to slough and peel off. Papain-urea topical is usually applied two times each day.
Is Accuzyme still available?
Accuzyme is no longer available in the United States. Accuzyme is a brand name prescription ointment for improving healing by removing dead skin and pus from wounds. The enzymes in the ointment liquefy these parts of the wound so they can be removed easily with water.
What is debriding cream?
Debridace Ointment 15 gm belongs to the class of medications called ‘Debridement agents’ used to remove dead skin, thereby improving healing. It also helps thin the pus present in lesions (ulcers, cysts, bedsores, surgical wounds).
What is Accuzyme ointment used for?
Accuzyme (papain and urea) enzymatic debriding ointment is used to break down dead skin or tissues in wounds such as bed sores, ulcers, burns, surgical wounds, cysts, and carbuncles. Accuzyme may be available in generic form.
What is papain powder used for?
Papain is a popular folk remedy to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling. It has also been used to improve digestion and to treat infections, diarrhea, and allergies. It’s also being studied for potential use in cancer and other diseases.
When do you use Santyl ointment?
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 is a debriding agent?
Debridement agents are enzymes, hypertonic saline or other topical formulations that provide selective or non-selective removal of necrotic tissue or debris from a wound. These agents must be covered with a primary dressing.