BALSAM PERU AND CASTOR OIL- ointment

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Available from:

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals LLC

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Therapeutic indications:

Balsam Peru & Castor Oil Ointment is a wound dressing for topical use in the management of chronic and acute wounds, and dermal ulcers including: pressure ulcers (Stage I-IV), venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, superficial wounds, ulcers resulting from arterial insufficiency and grafted wound/donor sites. Balsam Peru & Castor Oil Ointment is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to Balsam Peru, Petrolatum or any of the other ingredients used in this ointment. Balsam Peru & Castor Oil Ointment is easy to apply and quickly reduces odors frequently accompanying a decubitus ulcer. The wound may be left open or appropriate dressing applied. Please note that wounds generally heal poorly in the presence of hemoglobin or zinc deficiency.

Product summary:

Balsam Peru & Castor Oil Ointment is supplied as follows: Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimized. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing. See crimp for lot number and expiration date.

Authorization status:

Exempt device

Summary of Product characteristics

BALSAM PERU AND CASTOR OIL- DRESSING, WOUND AND BURN, OCCLUSIVE
OINTMENT
NIVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
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BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT
NDC 75834-139-60
RX ONLY
_WOUND DRESSING_
DESCRIPTION
BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT contains Balsam Peru, Castor Oil
USP, Glyceryl Monostearate
and White Petrolatum.
ACTION
BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT helps to deodorize and protectively
cover pressure wounds
(ulcers) and may help with the reduction of pain. BALSAM PERU & CASTOR
OIL OINTMENT provides a
moist wound environment conductive to healing. The moisturizing
properties of BALSAM PERU &
CASTOR OIL OINTMENT also help in the prevention of cracking around the
edges of sores.
INDICATIONS
BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT is a wound dressing for topical use
in the management of
chronic and acute wounds, and dermal ulcers including: pressure ulcers
(Stage I-IV), venous stasis
ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns, surgical
wounds, traumatic wounds, superficial
wounds, ulcers resulting from arterial insufficiency and grafted
wound/donor sites.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT is contraindicated in persons who
have shown hypersensitivity
to Balsam Peru, Petrolatum or any of the other ingredients used in
this ointment.
USES
BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT is easy to apply and quickly reduces
odors frequently
accompanying a decubitus ulcer. The wound may be left open or
appropriate dressing applied. Please
note that wounds generally heal poorly in the presence of hemoglobin
or zinc deficiency.
WARNING
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Do not apply to fresh arterial clots. Avoid
contact with eyes. Keep
this and all other medications out of reach of children. Keep tightly
closed. Use only as directed by a
physician. When applied to a sensitive area, a temporary stinging may
occur.
USUAL DOSAGE
Apply a thin film of BALSAM PERU & CASTOR OIL OINTMENT topically a
minimum of twice daily or as
often as necessary. Wound may be left unbandaged or appropriate
dressing can be applied. To remove,
wash