Side Effects / Allergies / Precautions:
1. Transient smarting or stinging sensation, fades after 15 minutes. 33% -
Every product on Earth has the potential for an allergic reaction except water.
2. Local Allergy 1-3% - Persons who are allergic or sensitive to Iodine or shellfish should avoid DermaWound Original and DermaWound VS.
3. Local Allergy 1-2% - Persons allergic or sensitive to "-caine" based products (novocaine, benzocaine, etc.), should avoid DermaWound VS and DermaWound Hypo.
We have an Ultra Hypo formula for these rare instances.
If you are:
Allergic to Iodine, but need DermaWound Original - Use DermaWound Ultra Hypo.
Allergic to Iodine, but need DermaWound VS - Use DermaWound Hypo.
Allergic to Benzocaine, but need DermaWound VS or DermaWound Hypo- Use DermaWound Ultra Hypo.
4. If a local allergic/sensitivity reaction does occur, it simply requires removal of product, followed with clean water irrigation. Local symptoms (a burning sensation) will subside within 1/2 to one hour. Do not hesitate to call if you think you are sensitive - just because the product keeps working and you are happy to find something that really works well for the 1st time - if you think you are becoming sensitive, call us and stop using immediately.
5. No continuous/pulsatile bleeding (i.e. after a sharp debridement - which is usually not necessary due to the natural debriding properties of these products) should be present for 24 hours before the use of DermaWound. One of the many ways DermaWound works is by naturally increasing circulation to the damaged area, which promotes new vessel formation. With that in mind, spotting of blood is normal and expected during dressing changes.
6. This product is a bit granular in nature - if the wound or ulcer is on the bottom or side of the leg, ankle, foot or toe and is weight bearing during the day because of job or household activity, all DermaWound brand products should be applied only at night when "down" for the evening and rinsed off in the morning to avoid agitation. You will actually heal faster if you do not use it while active, then if you try to push it by using it 24/7 while you remain active or weight bearing.
During the day (working), or while active (exercising, cleaning the house, etc.),
the product should be removed and the wound covered with Bacitracin, Polysporin, Bactroban or Generic Triple Antibiotic and non-stick gauze (Telfa) to maintain a moist environment until the DermaWound can be reapplied - when activity has ceased. Getting up and going to the bathroom is OK, walking the dog is not.
Please avoid Neosporin (irritates/we think it's the type of Neomycin) and Silvadene (stops healing/we have no idea why) as a daytime or activity salve/ointment.
In regards to the legs, feet, ankles or toes - even if it does feel comfortable and you are finally out of pain, again we highly suggest the product be removed while active or working.
If active with Venous Stasis Ulcers, Men & Women, please wear a mild knee-high compression stocking (15-20 mmHg) during the day or working hours - ALWAYS (even after you are completely healed to help avoid future breakdown). They should be comfortable... make sure they are not so tight that you do not want to wear them.
The higher pressure stockings are not as comfortable and cost a whole lot more - so, we have not seen a difference in effectiveness to justify their use.
As everyone knows in this situation and has been told by every doctor and nurse in the world, ideally one should be non-weight bearing (crutches or scooter) if they have wounds on their feet. But many people still have to work or are alone, so you have to do what you have to do and we realize that. If any questions arise, we recommend calling our Wound Care Support Hotline for tips.
Toll Free Wound Care Support Hotline
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