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Information for Patients:
About Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment
SANTYL Ointment
 
This section provides information intended to help patients and caregivers learn more about SANTYL® Ointment.
 

What is SANTYL® Ointment?

Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment is a prescription medicine for certain kinds of wounds, including chronic dermal ulcers (such as pressure, diabetic, and venous stasis ulcers) or severely burned areas.

Wounds like these often contain skin or other tissue that is no longer living and must be removed. Sometimes the body can naturally shed this nonliving tissue, as in the case of a scab. In many cases, though, the tissue cannot be shed naturally, and that may cause a delay in healing or an infection.

Be sure to follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions about using SANTYL® Ointment. You will usually be instructed to apply it once a day, or more frequently if your wound dressings become soiled.

 

Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment is indicated for debriding chronic dermal ulcers and severely burned areas. 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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