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| Pronunciation |
 (SEL
yoo lose, OKS i dyzed re JEN er
aye ted) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Surgicel® Absorbable Hemostat |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Hemostatic Agent |
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| Use |
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Dental: To control bleeding created during dental surgery Medical: Hemostatic |
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| Contraindications |
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Not to be used as packing or wadding unless it is removed after hemostasis occurs; not to be used for implantation in bone defects |
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| Warnings/Precautions |
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Autoclaving causes physical breakdown of the product. Closing the material in a contaminated wound without drainage may lead to complications. The material should not be moistened before insertion since the hemostatic effect is greater when applied dry. The material should not be impregnated with anti-infective agents. Its hemostatic effect is not enhanced by the addition of thrombin. The material may be left in situ when necessary but it is advisable to remove it once hemostasis is achieved. |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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No data reported |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Cellulose, oxidized regenerated is saturated with blood at the bleeding site and swells into a brownish or black gelatinous mass which aids in the formation of a clot. When used in small amounts, it is absorbed from the sites of implantation with little or no tissue reaction. |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Minimal amounts of the fabric strip are laid on the bleeding site or held firmly against the tissues until hemostasis occurs |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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No data reported |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Knitted fabric strips: Envelopes in a size of 1/2 " x 2" |
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