Step 1: Cleanse the wound before application

• Before applying SANTYL^® Ointment, gently cleanse the wound with sterile saline
• If a wound cleanser is recommended by your healthcare provider, follow it with a saline rinse each time you apply

Step 2: Apply SANTYL^® Ointment

• Apply SANTYL^® Ointment only to the wound or to a sterile gauze pad which is then applied to the wound and secured
• Do not apply SANTYL^® Ointment with your bare fingers. Your healthcare provider may suggest you use a sterile glove, gauze pad, or applicator stick to apply it
• Apply SANTYL^® Ointment to the wound area at about the thickness of a nickel
• Carefully apply SANTYL^® Ointment within the area of the wound

Step 3: Ensure a moist environment

• If your wound is dry or hardening, your healthcare provider may provide instructions on how to moisten your wound when applying SANTYL^® Ointment. Without the right amount of moisture, SANTYL^® Ointment may not work properly
• Do not use bandages or wound dressings containing silver or iodine because these substances may interfere with the effectiveness of the active ingredient in SANTYL^® Ointment
• Reapply SANTYL^® Ointment once a day or more frequently if the dressing becomes soiled (e.g., as from incontinence)

Don’t forget:

• Never use SANTYL^® Ointment in or around your eyes
• Let your healthcare provider know if you have any ongoing side effects or if you think you may have an infection (redness, swelling, etc.)
• Always use SANTYL^® Ointment exactly as your healthcare provider instructs you
• Do not use SANTYL^® Ointment if you are allergic or sensitive to collagenase or any other ingredient in this product