Santylis an enzymatic debriding ointment used to remove dead skin from wounds and burned areas to aid skin healing.

Santyl Directions:
Follow the directions for using Santylprovided by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately before and after using this medicine. TO USE THIS MEDICINE: clean the affected area with a sterile gauze pad soaked with hydrogen peroxide or Dakin's solution followed by normal saline. IF YOU ARE USING AN ANTIBIOTIC POWDER, apply it before using this medicine. FOR SHALLOW WOUNDS, apply Santylto a sterile gauze pad. Then apply the gauze pad to the wound and secure in place. FOR DEEP WOUNDS, apply Santyldirectly to the wound using a wooden tongue depressor or spatula. DO NOT APPLY Santylto healthy skin. Cover the affected area with a sterile dressing, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. REMOVE ALL EXCESS OINTMENT each time you change the dressing. STORE Santylin a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

Santyl Ingredient
COLLAGENASE 250 UNIT / GM

Santyl Caution
IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE WITHIN 2 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor. AVOID GETTING SantylIN YOUR EYES or on the inside of your nose or mouth. CERTAIN SKIN CLEANSERS AND SOAKING SOLUTIONS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE. Check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before using skin cleansers or soaking solutions. You may use hydrogen peroxide or normal saline, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.