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When to Use Santyl?

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When to Use Santyl?

Santyl (for the skin) is used to treat severe burns or skin ulcers

skin ulcers
An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue. Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat.
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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.

When should Santyl be used?

Collagenase Santyl Ointment should be applied once daily (or more frequently if the dressing becomes soiled, as from incontinence). When clinically indicated, crosshatching thick eschar with a #10 blade allows Collagenase Santyl Ointment more surface contact with necrotic debris.

When should you not use Santyl?

Santyl must be applied at least daily or more often if dressing becomes saturated or soiled (eg incontinence). The collagenase enzymes are short acting. Discontinue Santyl usage when wound bed is free of necrotic tissue and granulation tissue is well established.

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