Suggest Treatment For Wounds On The Left And Right Ankles

Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017

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Question : Do you know of an alternative and effective medicine to Santyl*Collagenaes).I have chronic wounds on my left and right ankles. But Santyl is too expensive.Is there a generic typebof Santyl

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can try antibiotic coated dressing.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Wet collagen is very effective in burns and chronic wound. But cost is a problem.
You can try chlorhexidine coated dressing instead of collagen. Bactigras is the commonly prescribed brand and it is available over the counter.
Wet collagen dressing is the generic name for santyl.

Hope I have answered your query .
Wishing you good health.
Regards

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