Hylase Wound Gel
Generic name:sodium hyaluronate
Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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NDC 0095-0073-75
For External Use Only
Description: Hylase Wound Gel is formulated to provide wound care dressing and management.
Hylase Wound Gel is a combination of emollients and sodium hyaluronate which function to maintain tissue hydration and support the healing process. Hylase Wound Gel has been demonstrated to be of value in the management of certain skin ulcers and wounds. Sodium hyaluronate is a salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturallyoccuring molecule found in various body tissues. The sodium hyaluronate present in Hylase Wound Gel is synthetically derived.
Ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate (2.5 %), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Polyethylene Glycol, Water
Indications and Usage: Hylase Wound Gel is suitable for exuding wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, for the management of wounds that are prone to bleeding such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided, and to aid in the healing of minor abrasions and cuts.
Contraindications: Hylase Wound Gel is contraindicated in persons with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation.
Warnings: Prolonged use of the product may give rise to sensitization phenomena. Should this occur, the patient should discontinue use of the product immediately and consult a physician.
Precautions and Observations:
- Hylase Wound Gel is for external use only.
- If signs of infection become present, consult a physician
- Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Appropriate supportive measures should be taken where indicated, e.g. the use of graduated compression bandaging in the management of venous leg ulcers, or pressure relief measures in the management of pressure ulcers. The control of blood glucose as well as appropriate advice regarding pressure relief measures should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Colonization of chronic wounds is common and the use of Hylase Wound Gel is not contraindicated. Hylase Wound Gel may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision and in conjunction with other appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of
