Formulary Monographs [CARMELLOSE|ALGINATE, 8436]
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CARMELLOSE | ALGINATE
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MUCOUS-SKIN PREPARATIONS,MISCE LLANEOUS
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. Lightly to moderately exuding necrotic, sloughy or granulating wounds,
including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, partial thickness burns, and abrasions. |
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Do not use in the presence of wound infection unless an appropriate
systemic antibiotic is given concurrently. Not appropriate for use on cavity wounds in the absence of a cavity filler |
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As the dressing absorbs exudate, a yellowish gel is formed. For
the Signal dressing, when the gel reaches the green “indicator line, the dressing should be changed. Maximum wear time 7 days. |
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