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Excellagen Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Formulated bovine type I collagen (2.6%); topical gel.
Pharmacological Class
Wound care device.
How Supplied
Kit—1 (4 pre-filled, single-use [0.5mL] syringes w. applicators)
Manufacturer
Excellagen Indications
Indications
Management of wounds including: partial and full- thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical wounds (donor sites/graft, post-Moh’s surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence), trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns and skin tears) and draining wounds.
Excellagen Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
See literature. Perform debridement or excision prior to application. Apply a thin layer directly to the entire wound surface and edges. May be occluded with non-adherent, gauze and foam dressings; change dressings and reevaluate weekly. If healing is incomplete, gel may be reapplied; max once weekly.
Excellagen Contraindications
Not Applicable
Excellagen Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Excellagen Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Control excessive exudate, excessive bleeding, acute swelling, and/or infection before starting treatment. Discontinue or remove if infections, chronic inflammation, allergic reaction, excessive redness, pain, swelling occur. Do not freeze or reuse syringes. Avoid exposure to high temperature.
Excellagen Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Excellagen Interactions
Not Applicable
Excellagen Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions (eg, infections, inflammation, swelling).
Excellagen Clinical Trials
See Literature
Excellagen Note
Not Applicable
Excellagen Patient Counseling
See Literature
