In most cases, using too much will not cause any problems but it can be messy. Under ostomy appliances only a very small amount should be used and it must be rubbed in well. Add a small amount of stoma powder to make wafer adhere better.
We do not recommend using it in deep wounds nor on mucous membranes. However, many people have used it without problems on skin transitional areas, close to mucous membranes. These include on the lips, around the anus and around the vaginal opening in women. Country to country, expiration date laws vary. Pending consideration of a proposed exemption, published in the Federal Register of September 29, , the requirements in this section shall not be enforced for human OTC drug products if their labeling does not bear dosage limitations and they are stable for at least 3 years as supported by appropriate stability data.
Cleanse the injured skin or area to be protected prior to application using a mild skin cleanser, normal saline or water. Apply a thin layer, times daily, to affected area, or as often as necessary to promote comfort and protection. A thick layer will not harm the patient, but it is not necessary and often is messy. It is sufficient to cleanse and remove waste material, leaving a base layer of the ointment.
Reapply only where necessary. Repeat after each bowel movement or when skin becomes wet with urine or drainage. If necessary to control drainage and protect clothing, cover the ointment with a drain sponge or other dressing. Twice a day application is usually sufficient. If the dressing becomes saturated, it should be replaced more frequently, not reinforced.
A thick dressing holds the drainage against the skin and can make the problem worse. Cleanse area gently and pat or air dry. It is very important that the area is thoroughly dry.
Using stoma powder i. This forms a very protective, somewhat absorbent barrier. For solid objects like floors, vinyl, wood etc. The menthol in Calmoseptine has been shown to increase circulation to an area which can help in healing. Calmoseptine is also a mild antiseptic which can help prevent secondary bacterial or fungal infections which means it fits right into your collection of first aid supplies.
This is not a one use product, it is handy to have on hand not just because it works but because you can use it for a long list of concerns. As listed above, Calmoseptine ointment is a skin barrier ointment that is used for preventing and treating skin irritations from urine, feces, diarrhea, perspiration, fistual drainage, feeding tube site leakage, and wound drainage.
That is a lot of different irritants and Calmoseptine can help them all. The ingredients in Calmoseptine help to balance the moisture balance of the skin so it protects the skin from outside irritants while also helping the skin not dry out.
It can be used to treat minor burns, cuts, scrapes, itching and redness, as well as stage 1 ulcers. Calmoseptine works in a variety of situations and it is easy to learn how to apply Calmoseptine depending on why and where you are using it.
Menthol 0. We are proud to receive this recognition, and hope that we can continue to serve the community and promote wound healing throughout the world. Charity News! Click here for more. Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. Distributor: Metro Drug. NEW Brand Resources. Full Prescribing Info. Each sachet of 3. It also contains menthol, sodium bicarbonate, phenol, lanolin, thymol, chlorothymol and glycerin in a suitable ointment base.
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