Topical ulcers

Upon application or removal of beads, transitory pain, bleeding, blistering and eryhthema have
 occured

Severe infection have been associated with administration in both diabetic and imunosuppressed patients

Warning -

For external application only - avoid contact with skin.

Wound packing- Do not pack wounds tightly. Allow expansion of beads. Maceration of surrounding skin may result if occlusive dressings are used.

Removal - do not use dextranomar in deep fistulas, sinus tracks, or any body cavity where
complete removal is not possible.

Edema reduction- wounds may appear larger during the first few days of treatment due to
reduction of edema

Dry wounds- not effective in cleaning dry wounds

Pregnancy-  Consult your doctor before using in pregnant women

Lactation- Consult your doctor before administering to a breast feeding woman.

Indication-

Topical ulcers

Dosage-
Apply debride and clean the wound ( dextranomer not an enzyme and will not debride)
Leave cleaned area moist. apply to a thiickness of about 1/4 inch to acheive desired effects.
Cover area with a dry dressing and close on all sides

Removal - dextranomer changes colors and should be removed. Removal best acheived by irrigation. Vigorous irrigation may be necessary at times to remove patches that adhere to the skin

1.For external application only - avoid contact with skin.

2. Wound packing- Do not pack wounds tightly. Allow expansion of beads. Maceration of surrounding skin may result if occlusive dressings are used.

3. Removal - do not use dextranomar in deep fistulas, sinus tracks, or any body cavity where complete removal is not possible.

4.Edema reduction- wounds may appear larger during the first few days of treatment due to reduction of edema

5.Dry wounds- not effective in cleaning dry wounds

6.Pregnancy-  Consult your doctor before using in pregnant women

7.Lactation- Consult your doctor before administering to a breast feeding woman.

Pharmacology-
Dextranomers abitlity to remove exudates rapidly and continuously from the surface of the wound results in a reduction of inflammation and edema.

Dextranomer is a hydrophilic dextran polymer in the form of tiny beads or paste. The hydrophylic beads absorb appropoximately 4ml of fluid water per 1g of beads

Pregnancy- 
Consult your doctor before using in pregnant women

.Lactation-
Consult your doctor before administering to a breast feeding woman.