What is Vasolex ointment used for?

What is Vasolex ointment used for?

VASOLEX™ OINTMENT is used to promote wound healing and the treatment of decubitus ulcers, varicose ulcers and dehiscent wounds.

How do I get the drug package insert?

The package insert can usually be found online on the drug manufacturer’s website and is also available in a reference book called the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR, which also stands for Prescribers’ Digital Reference, the book’s online version), which you may be able to find at your local library or can access …

Which Drug Reference contains package inserts?

Package inserts can be found in a reference book called the Physicians’ Desk Reference, better known as “the PDR.” This book can be found in libraries on online. Package inserts can also be found on websites for companies that make prescription medications.

How does Venelex ointment work?

Venelex (balsam Peru and castor oil ointment) is a prescription liquid wound barrier and skin moisturizer that covers and protects pressure wounds, such as bed sores. Venelex provides a moist wound and skin environment that helps the healing process and prevents cracking around the edges of sores.

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 Balsam Peru castor oil?

Balsam Peru and castor oil topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin wounds, bed sores, diabetic skin ulcers, and other skin conditions resulting from decreased blood flow or skin grafts. This medicine helps reduce odor and creates a protective layer over skin wounds.

Are package inserts required?

Under US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules brought in on 24 January 2006, prescription (Rx) drug manufacturers are now obliged to send at least one copy of an authorised package insert (PI) for each container of medication they dispatch.

What is a limitation to package inserts?

With respect to the PDR generally, the AMA states that a medication package insert “should not be regarded as a legal standard of acceptable or accepted medical practice nor as a substitute for clinical judgment or experience nor as a limitation on usage of the drug in medical practice” (9).

What is the limitation to package inserts?

When should I take Venelex?

VENELEX™ OINTMENT is a wound dressing for topical use in the management of chronic and acute wounds, and dermal ulcers including: pressure ulcers (Stage I-IV), venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, superficial wounds, ulcers resulting from arterial …

Does Santyl require a prescription?

SANTYL Ointment is an FDA-approved prescription medicine that removes dead tissue from wounds so they can start to heal.

How long does it take for Santyl to work?

Santyl is an active debridement agent which will not harm granulation tissue. If debridement of wound bed slough/eschar is minimal after 2 week of treatment, contact the Wound Clinician, NP or Physician for reassess of the wound. Debridement of the wound may take 2-6 weeks.

Can I use vasolex If I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Vasolex (trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil ointment) while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Is there a generic version of vasolex?

The Vasolex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

What should I do if I am allergic to vasolex?

If you are allergic to Vasolex (trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil ointment); any part of Vasolex (trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil ointment); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

What should I do if I swallow vasolex (trypsin)?

If Vasolex (trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil ointment) is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Vasolex (trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil ointment) while you are pregnant.