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closeVISCOPASTE™ PB7
Medicated Paste Bandage
Benefits
Open weave bandage
- VISCOPASTE◊ bandages are easy to apply and remove, providing easy trauma-free dressing changes.
- VISCOPASTE◊ bandages will not dry out during wear time.
- VISCOPASTE◊ bandages provide a moist wound healing environment over an ulcer.
Impregnated with a paste containing zinc oxide
- VISCOPASTE◊ bandages contain zinc oxide which is comfortable and soothing.
- VISCOPASTE◊ bandages provide a treatment for the whole leg by reducing skin irritation and protecting the surrounding skin.
Individually wrapped
- Easy identification.
- Easy storage.
Indications
- For the management of leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be adjunct to the graduated, sustained compression bandaging.
- For the management of chronic eczema/dermatitis where occlusion is indicated.
Contraindications / Precautions
Precautions
For Topical Use Only.
Where venous insufficiency exists, VISCOPASTE◊ PB7 may be used under graduated, sustained compression bandaging, after first assessing the patient to exclude arterial disease. The use of Doppler ultrasound is recommended for this purpose.
Failure to detect reduced arterial flow can result in pressure necrosis, amputation, or even death. The risk of a patient having arterial as well as venous disease rises with age.
One of the functions of occlusive bandages is to increase absorption. Care should be taken, therefore, if it is decided to apply topical steroid, anaesthetic or retinoid preparations under the bandage, as their absorption may be significantly increased. This may lead to a shorter duration of effect of a topical anaesthetic product.
The skin of leg ulcer patients is easily sensitised to topical medicaments - including preservatives. Sensitisation should be suspected in patients, particularly where there is deterioration of the surrounding skin. Such patients should be referred for specialist diagnosis, including patch testing.
Contraindications
None.