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Feracrylum
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Description
Feracrylum is used to stop bleeding from wounds and burns. It also has antiseptic properties that prevent wound infections and helps in the fast healing of wounds.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Feracrylum
Burning sensation at the application site
Uses of Feracrylum
What is it prescribed for?
Wound care
This medicine is used for wound care in case of post-operative wounds, abrasions, and burns. It stops the bleeding, prevents wound infections, and fastens the wound healing process.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically well established.Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported.Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant. It can be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Non-prescription use of this medicine should be avoided by pregnant women.Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women. However, if it becomes absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to feracrylum or any other inactive ingredients present in it.
Aminocaproic acid
This medicine is not recommended for use along with Aminocaproic acid since it may cause skin burning.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant. It can be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Non-prescription use of this medicine should be avoided by pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women. However, if it becomes absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
External use
This medicine is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled application, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually applied by a healthcare professional at a clinical setting. Use this medicine by following all the instructions given by the healthcare professional or on the label or the package insert. Apply the medication after cleaning and drying the affected area.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine stops oozing of blood from the wounds. It also prevents infection and fastens the wound healing process.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Hemostatics, Topical antiseptic agent
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Sep 2019
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