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| Pronunciation |
 (fye
brin oh LYE sin & des oks i
rye boe NOO klee ase) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Elase-Chloromycetin® Topical; Elase® Topical |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Desoxyribonuclease and Fibrinolysin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Enzyme |
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| Use |
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Debriding agent; cervicitis; and irrigating agent in infected wounds |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Ointment: 2-3 times/day Wet dressing: 3-4 times/day |
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| Administration |
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Clean wound to remove debris before each application |
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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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| Patient Information |
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For External Use Only |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Ointment, topical: Elase®: Fibrinolysin 1 unit and desoxyribonuclease 666.6 units per g (10 g, 30 g) Elase-Chloromycetin®: Fibrinolysin 1 unit and desoxyribonuclease 666.6 units per g with chloramphenicol 10 mg per g (10 g, 30 g) Powder, dry: Fibrinolysin 25 units and desoxyribonuclease 15,000 units per 30 g |
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