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Application
 

5 Steps to Continuous, Active Micro-Debridement 

 
Application Protocol for Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment

 

Cleanse the wound site prior to application

1. Cleanse the wound site prior to application

  • Remove as much loose debris from the wound as possible
  • Gently cleanse the wound bed with sterile saline, or an appropriate
    wound cleanser (optimal pH 6-8) followed by saline, each time a
    dressing is changed
  • When necessary, crosshatch thick eschar with a #10 blade for optimal surface contact
   
Apply SANTYL Ointment

2. Apply SANTYL® Ointment

  • Apply directly to the wound at 2 mm thickness
    (approximately nickel thickness)
  • Avoid contact with surrounding healthy tissue
   
Maintain moisture balance

3. Maintain moisture balance

  • Wounds with sufficient exudate will naturally activate the collagenase enzyme, but a dry wound bed may require additional moisture
   
Use an appropriate cover dressing

4. Use an appropriate cover dressing

  • Do not use dressings containing silver or iodine with SANTYL® Ointment, as these ions inactivate collagenase, the active enzyme in SANTYL® Ointment
   
Monitor use

5. Monitor use

  • Reapply SANTYL® Ointment once daily or more frequently if the dressing becomes soiled
  • Discontinue use once debridement of necrotic tissue is complete and granulation tissue is well established
 
 

If infection develops:

  • You may apply a topical antibiotic powder before applying SANTYL® Ointment
  • If infection persists, discontinue use of SANTYL® Ointment until the infection is resolved

 

Application Video

Occasional slight transient erythema has been noted in surrounding tissue when applied outside the wound. One case of systemic hypersensitivity has been reported after 1 year of treatment with collagenase and cortisone.
Use of Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment should be terminated when debridement is complete and granulation tissue is well established.
See complete prescribing information for more details.

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