Description for Accuzyme
ACCUZYME (papain and urea) enzymatic debriding ointment contains papain, USP (8.3 x 105 USP units of activity per gram) and urea, USP 10% in a hydrophilic ointment base composed of emulsifying wax, fragrance, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, lactose, methylparaben, potassium phosphate monobasic, propylparaben, and purified water.
Uses for Accuzyme
ACCUZYME (papain and urea) is indicated for debridement of necrotic tissue and liquefication of slough in acute and chronic lesions such as pressure ulcers, varicose and diabetic ulcers, burns, postoperative wounds, pilonidal cyst wounds, carbuncles and miscellaneous traumatic or infected wounds.
Dosage for Accuzyme
Cleanse the wound with ALLCLENZ® Wound Cleanser or saline. Avoid cleansing with hydrogen peroxide solution as it may inactivate the papain. Apply ACCUZYME (papain and urea) directly to the wound, cover with appropriate dressing, secure into place. Daily or twice daily applications are preferred. Irrigate the wound at each redressing to remove any accumulation of liquefied necrotic material. NOTE: Papain may also be inactivated by the salts of heavy metals such as lead, silver and mercury. Contact with medications containing these metals should be avoided.
HOW SUPPLIED
30g tube, 6g tube. Store in a cool place 8°-15°C (46°-59°F).
Do not refrigerate.
ACCUZYME (papain and urea) Ointment is a registered trademark of Healthpoint, Ltd.
ALLCLENZ Wound Cleanser is a registered trademark of Healthpoint, Ltd.
| Marketed by: HEALTHPOINT Healthpoint, Ltd. Fort Worth, Texas 76107 1-800-441-8227 www.healthpoint.com | Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, Ltd. San Antonio, Texas 78215 REORDER NO. 0064-1000-01 (30g tube) 0064-1000-07 (6g tube) |
Side Effects for Accuzyme
ACCUZYME (papain and urea) Ointment is generally well-tolerated and non-irritating. A transient "burning" sensation may be experienced by a small percentage of patients upon applying ACCUZYME (papain and urea) Ointment. Occasionally, the profuse exudate from enzymatic digestion may irritate the skin. In such cases, more frequent dressing changes will alleviate discomfort until exudate decreases.
Drug Interactions for Accuzyme
No Information Provided.
Warnings for Accuzyme
No Information Provided.
Precautions for Accuzyme
See Dosage and Administration . Not to be used in eyes.
Clinical Pharmacology for Accuzyme
Papain, the proteolytic enzyme from the fruit of carica papaya, is a potent digestant of nonviable protein matter but is harmless to viable tissue. It is active over a pH range of 3 to 12. Papain is relatively ineffective when used alone as a debriding agent and requires the presence of activators to stimulate its digestive potency. In ACCUZYME (papain and urea) , papain is combined with urea, a denaturant of proteins, to bring about two supplemental chemical actions: (1) to expose by solvent action the activators of papain, and (2) to denature the nonviable protein matter in lesions and thereby render it more susceptible to enzymatic digestion. Pharmacologic studies have shown that the combination of papain and urea result in twice as much digestive activity as papain alone.
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