Per a prescription
order, a formulation can be compounded to contain
the proper combination of active ingredients,
in the most appropriate base, to treat a specific
type of wound. We customize medications to meet
each individual’s specific needs.
For example, the choice of cream, ointment, or
gel can be clinically significant. Each time a
wound needs to be cleaned, there is the potential
for disruption of new tissue growth. Gels, which
are more water soluble than creams or ointments,
may be preferable for wound use because a gel
can be rinsed from the wound by irrigation.
Ointments may contain polyethylene glycol (PEG),
which can be absorbed from open wounds and damaged
skin. If the wound is quite large and too much
PEG is absorbed, it can lead to renal toxicity.
Another useful dosage form is the “polyox
bandage” - which can be puffed onto a wound
and will adhere even if exudate is present.
A polyox bandage can be compounded to contain
the active ingredient(s) of your choice. |