SMTL Dressings Datacard

Description

Serotulle consists of a cotton leno-weave fabric, impregnated with White Soft Paraffin BP containing 0.5% w/w Chlorhexidine Acetate BP.

Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial agent that is active against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria but inactive against spores, fungi and viruses. It is more effective against Gram-positive than Gram-negative organisms, and some species of Pseudomonas and Proteus are of limited sensitivity.

Indications

Serotulle is used as a wound dressing for the prevention of infection in minor skin loss injuries and ulcerative wounds. It is not the product of choice for the treatment of existing wound infections as the amount of chlorhexidine released from the dressing is limited.

Contra-indications

Serotulle is contra-indicated in patients who are known to be hypersensitive to chlorhexidine.

Method of use

The wound should be cleansed with a suitable sterile solution, such as normal saline; a single layer of Serotulle should then be applied and covered with an absorbent pad, held in place with tape or a bandage, as appropriate.

Serotulle may be used as an adjunct to systemic antibiotic therapy.

Frequency of Change

The frequency of dressing changes will depend entirely upon the nature of the wound, but wounds considered at risk of infection should be dressed daily.

Presentation

Pack Shot Serotulle is presented individually wrapped in peel pouches.

Storage

Serotulle should be stored in a cool place.

Sizes

5 cm × 5 cm*

10 cm × 10 cm*

10 cm × 30 cm

* available on Drug Tariff.

Legal Category

Pharmacy [P]

Bibliography

1. Lawrence JC, The treatment of small burns with a chlorhexidine-medicated tulle gras, Burns, 1977, 3, 239-244.

2. Thomas S, et al., Improvements in medicated tulle dressings, J. Hosp. Infect., 1983, 4, 391-398.

3. Andrew JK, et al., An experimental evaluation of a chlorhexidine medicated tulle gras dressing, ibid, 1982, 3, 149-157.

4. Lawrence JC, Medicated tulle dressings, J. Wound Care 1993, 2, (4), 240-243.

Revision Details

This datacard has been prepared from data provided by the manufacturer and/or from published literature.

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