Papain-Urea Debriding Ointment
Autolyse ointment is used on wounds to remove dead tissue as well as improve healing.
Autolyse Ointment Composition :-
Autolyse Ointment contains :
Papain ....... > 521700 Units
Urea ............ 100 mg
Papain Urea is a debriding agent.
Autolyse Ointment Uses :-
Autolyse Ointment is a debriding agents’ is used on wounds to remove dead tissue as well as improve healing. Autolyse Ointment also helps thin the pus present in lesions (ulcers, cysts, bedsores, surgical wounds).
Debridement: It is a method of treating the wounded skin. These agents help to take out dead skin and tissues from wounds including ulcers, cysts, bedsores, surgical wounds. Sometimes, it is also used to take out foreign material from tissues. It also helps to increase the healing process of wounds.
Directions For Use :-
• You should apply Autolyse Ointment as per the recommendation of the doctor.
• Autolyse Ointment for external use only.
Softly rinse the affected area with saline or water before applying Autolyse Ointment.
• Tap the skin and dry it with a clean cotton towel. Apply a large amount of Autolyse Ointment and spread it uniformly on the affected areas of the skin to form a 1/8-inch thick layer with clean and dry hands.
• You may also apply Autolyse Ointment with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab.
• You should always wash your hands before and after using Autolyse Ointment on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.
How Dose Autolyse Ointment Work :-
Autolyse Ointment contains Papain and Urea. These two medicines are keratolytic agents, grow moisture in the skin, and dissolve the keratin (protein present on the skin's outer layer). This effect makes the dead skin cells fall off and increase the healing process. It also has an emollient effect and helps in softening the skin. Thus, Autolyse Ointment treat on wounds to remove dead tissue as well as improve healing.
Autolyse Ointment Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Autolyse Ointment can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like -
• Burning sensation,
• Skin irritation,
• Irritation at the treated area. These side-effects are commonly lenient and temporary. Although, if any of these side-effects continue or get worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Precautions and Warning :-
• It is not suggested to take Autolyse Ointment if you are allergic to any contents of it.
• Before applying Autolyse Ointment, let know your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease and poor blood circulation.
• Do not apply Autolyse Ointment on skin cuts, infections, or sores. It is not prescribed for use in children less than 2 years.
• Autolyse Ointment is for vital (skin) use only.
• Do not use Autolyse Ointment in and around your eyes. If the Autolyse Ointment accidentally gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals, wash with water fully.
• Autolyse Ointment should not be apply to children who have a fever, mostly if they have flu symptoms or chickenpox.
• Autolyse Ointment can increase skin sensitivity to the sun, so take main precautions while going outside and avoid tanning beds or sunlamps.
• If you notice any continuous skin irritation or worsening of the skin disease, you should stop use of Autolyse Ointment and immediately and talk to your doctor.
• Drug-Drug Interactions: Autolyse Ointment is known to interconnect with other topical medicines consisting hydrogen peroxide, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, silver, mercury, lead, and thimerosal.
• Autolyse Ointment must be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney diseases and poor blood circulation.
• Autolyse Ointment can not interact with alcohol.
• Pregnancy
Autolyse Ointment consist urea, a Category C pregnancy drug that can give rise to harmful effects on the unborn baby. So, it is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks the benefits exceed the risks.
• Breast Feeding
It is unknown that Autolyse Ointment can pass or not into breast milk. So, it is given to a breastfeeding mother only if the doctor thinks the benefits exceed the risks.
• Liver
Autolyse Ointment must be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose can have to be adjusted by your doctor.
• Kidney
Autolyse Ointment must be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose have to be adjusted by your doctor.
• Use lenient soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
Avoid harsh products on your skin.
• You should not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
• Control stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise daily, and get plenty of sleep.
• Limit food intake that may activate allergies like dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
• Avoid having foods with excess sugar as it can flare-up inflammation.
• Avoid getting in touch with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.
• Wear clothes with long sleeves, a hat, and sunscreen of high SPF while going outdoors.
•Before applying Autolyse Ointment, ignore using hydrogen peroxide to clean your wound as it can affect the effectiveness of Autolyse Ointment.
• If there is no improvement in your situation after 4-6 weeks of treatment with Autolyse Ointment, talk to your dermatologist.
Autolyse Ointment Price :-
MRP ₹ : ( 15gm )
Autolyse Ointment Storage :-
Store in a cool and dry place and also away from sunlight.
Autolyse Ointment Marketed By :-
Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Autolyse Ointment Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Autolyse Ointment pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Papain, Urea,
Therapeutic Indication : Used on wounds to remove dead tissue and improve healing,