What is another name for Venelex?
Generic Names: Balsam Peru-Castor Oil.
What does Venelex ointment do?
Venelex (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. Venelex helps reduce odor and creates a protective layer over skin wounds.
Is Xenaderm still available?
The Xenaderm 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 is similar to Granulex?
Alternative topical protectants with a similar profile are: TBC® spray which contains all 3 ingredients in a slightly different ratio than Granulex®; Proderm® non-prescription aerosol spray, which contains just the balsam peru and castor oil components; and Venelex® ointment also with just the balsam peru and castor …
Is Venelex a debriding agent?
INDICATIONS. VENELEX™ OINTMENT is used to promote wound healing and the treatment of decubitus ulcers, varicose ulcers and dehiscent wounds.
Why was Granulex discontinued?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed that Granulex Aerosol Spray (trypsin, balsam peru, castor oil; Mylan) has been discontinued as of December 24, 2015. Mylan stated that it was due to market conditions. Granulex Aerosol Spray is indicated for decubitus and varicose ulcers, and debridement.
Does Santyl require a prescription?
Santyl is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Dermal Ulcers.
Is Granulex still made?
The Granulex 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.
Can you use Venelex on burns?
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 …
When do you use Granulex?
Granulex V is an aerosol wound treatment spray for dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. It can be applied with or without bandaging to help treat cuts, burns, abrasions, and lacerations. It works to help debride the wound from debris and dead tissue to aid in the healing process.
Which is better medihoney or Santyl?
It is hypothesized that MEDIHONEY® Gel with Active leptospermum honey will result in significantly faster wound healing (i.e., fewer days) when compared to SANTYL®.
When should you not use Santyl?
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.