Is Santyl ointment expensive?

The cost for Santyl topical ointment (250 units/g) is around $282 for a supply of 30 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

Is there a generic drug for Santyl?

Santyl (collagenase) is an enzyme used to help the healing of burns, skin wounds, and skin ulcers. Santyl is available in generic form.

Is collagenase the same as Santyl?

Collagenase Santyl® Ointment is a sterile enzymatic debriding ointment which contains 250 collagenase units per gram of white petrolatum USP. The enzyme collagenase is derived from the fermentation by Clostridium histolyticum. It possesses the unique ability to digest collagen in necrotic tissue.

Can Santyl be bought over the counter?

SANTYL Ointment is an FDA-approved prescription medicine that removes dead tissue from wounds so they can start to heal. Proper wound care management is important to help remove non-living tissue from your wound.

What is equivalent to Santyl ointment?

Collagenase topical is the generic name of Santyl. Currently, there is not a generic equivalent to Santyl available in the U.S. market.

When do you stop using Santyl on a wound?

Santyl must be applied at least daily or more often if dressing becomes saturated or soiled (eg incontinence). The collagenase enzymes are short acting. Discontinue Santyl usage when wound bed is free of necrotic tissue and granulation tissue is well established.

When should you not use Santyl?

SANTYL Ointment is used to remove damaged tissue from chronic skin ulcers and severely burned areas. Do not use if you have shown hypersensitivity to collagenase. Occasional slight redness may occur if SANTYL Ointment is placed outside the wound area.

How much Santyl do I put on a wound?

Your healthcare professional will show you how much SANTYL Ointment your wound needs. Apply the correct amount as instructed by your healthcare professional, SANTYL Ointment should be applied directly to the wound bed with the thickness of a nickel (approximately 2mm), whenever possible.

Does Santyl harm healthy tissue?

SANTYL Ointment helps clean your wound by removing dead tissue, and not harming health tissue. This can allow new, healthy tissue to form.

What does collagenase Santyl do?

This product is used to help the healing of burns and skin ulcers. Collagenase is an enzyme. It works by helping to break up and remove dead skin and tissue. This effect may also help antibiotics to work better and speed up your body’s natural healing process.

Which is better medihoney or Santyl?

It is hypothesized that MEDIHONEY® Gel with Active leptospermum honey will result in significantly faster wound healing (i.e., fewer days) when compared to SANTYL®.

How much does santyl cost?

Santyl is a topical ointment which is used to clean burns and skin ulcers. There is not a generic version available. The average Santyl cash price for a 30 gram tube can be expensive at around $268. You can save on your Santyl cost with our SingleCare savings card.

What is collagenase used for?

Collagenase topical (for the skin) is applied to severe burns or skin ulcers to help remove dead skin tissue and aid in wound healing. Collagenase topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What does santyl ointment do?

Santyl® ointment is commonly prescribed to slough away dead skin from burned areas and wounds in order to aid the healing process. It can also be used to treat lesions on the skin known as chronic dermal ulcers.