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Collofibre-MM

Introduction

Collofibre – MM particles is primarily a type 1 collagen in particle form with mupriocin USP 2% w/w and metronidazole IP 1% W/W of specified volumes. It is Gamma Sterilized and supplied in convenient pet containers collofibre-MM particles possessing good absorbing characteristics and is non-toxic non-allergenic and non-immunogenic.

Indications

  • Non healing ulcers
  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Venous ulcers
  • Traumatic wounds
  • Surgical wounds
  • Infected wounds

Available Sizes

  • 2.5ml
  • 5ml
  • 10ml
  • 15ml.

Mupirocin - USP:

 Topical Mupirocin is very effective against S.aureaus and this agent is invaluable in the eradication of staphylococci (oxford text book of medicine 3rd edn vollp526). Mupirocin is an antibacterial agent and active against a wide range of gram +ve bacteria (PDR 55th EDN 2001 P3075)

Metronidazole IP:

 Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of Gram-ve bacterial infections.

Application Method

  • Assess, Debride and clean the wound according to your protocols.
  • Apply collofibre-MM particles sufficiently to cover the wound.
  • With a heavily draining wound cover with a absorbent dressing and change as necessary.
  • With a minimal draining wound cover with a secondary non absorbent dressing and change as required.
  • Remove the secondary dressing daily as indicated by the amount of draining.
  • If dressing is adhered to the wound irrigate with saline solution until dressing loosens and lift gently.
  • Reapply collofibre-MM particles as before.  Collofibre-MM particles is a single use product

Precaution and warnings

  • wounds may appear larger during the first serveral days of treatment due to the reduction of edema.
  • An increase in drainage may be seen in the several day of treatment.
  • Treatment of the underlying conditions as well as nutritional support should proceed concurrently with the use of collofibre-MM
  • Avoid topical agents like povidone iodine, H2O2 and sodium hypochlorite for cleansing the wound as their toxicity level may hamper the new tissue growth.

Storage: Collofibre-MM particles can be stored at normal room temperature.