Trypsin, Balsam Peru, and Castor Oil
Name: Trypsin, Balsam Peru, and Castor Oil
Pronunciation
(TRIP sin, BAL sam pe RUE, & KAS tor oyl)
Index Terms
- Balsam Peru, Castor Oil, and Trypsin
- Castor Oil, Trypsin, and Balsam Peru
Brand Names U.S.
- Granulex [DSC]
- Optase [DSC]
- TBC
- Vasolex [DSC]
- Xenaderm [DSC]
Pharmacology
Trypsin may be used to debride necrotic tissue; balsam peru stimulates circulation at the wound site and may be mildly bactericidal; castor oil improves epithelialization, acts as a protectant covering and helps reduce pain
Administration
Do not apply on fresh arterial clots.
Aerosol spray: Shake can well before spraying; hold can upright ~12” from area to be treated, and spray and coat wound rapidly (temporary stinging may occur). May be used with appropriate wet dressing if needed or wound may be left unbandaged. To remove, wash gently with water.
Ointment: Apply a thin film over the area being treated. May be used with appropriate dressing if needed or wound may be left unbandaged. To remove, wash gently with appropriate wound cleanser.
Adverse Reactions
Frequency not defined.
Central nervous system: Transient stinging of the skin (at application site)