STERI-TIN ANTIBIOTIC TULLE

Steri-Tin Tulle

(Framycetin Sulphate BP)

Steri-Tin Tulle consists of a cotton leno-weave fabric, impregnated with a base composed of white soft paraffin, anhydrous lanolin, and 1.0% w/w Framycetin Sulphate. Framycetin is an antibiotic of the aminoglycoside group with a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity. Organisms’ sensitive to Framycetin include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, and some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa; it is not active against yeasts, fungi or viruses. The dressing is used as a primary wound contact layer in the management of infected wounds, combining low adherence with antimicrobial activity.

Indications

Steri-Tin Tulle may be used in the management of wounds, including minor traumatic injuries, ulcers, burns, scalds, abrasions, lacerations, crush injuries, diabetic ulcers, skin grafting, pressure sores grazes (gravel rash), bites (animals & insects), colostomies, surgical wounds and other lesions that are clinically infected by organisms shown to be sensitive to Framycetin Sulphate

Contra-indications

Steri-Tin Tulle is contra-indicated in patients who are allergic to lanolin, or who have previously demonstrated a sensitivity to Framycetin or any other chemically related product. The dressing should not be used in the treatment of wounds that are free of clinical infection, or infected by organisms that are resistant to the antibiotic.

Method of use

The wound should be cleansed with a suitable sterile solution, such as normal saline; a single layer of Steri-Tin Tulle should then be applied and covered with an absorbent pad, held in place with tape or a bandage, as appropriate. When used to dress ulcers, Steri-Tin Tulle should be shaped to fit the crater and not allowed to extend over the surrounding skin.

Frequency of Change

The frequency of dressing changes will depend entirely upon the nature of the wound, but infected wounds that are exuding heavily should be dressed at least once a day.

Warnings

Cross-sensitization to Framycetin may occur in patients known to be allergic to chemically related antibiotics (such as neomycin and kanamycin). In normal use, absorption of the antibiotic from Steri-Tin Tulle is negligible; however, where large areas of the body are being treated, the possibility of toxicity caused by prolonged application should be considered.

Presentation

Pack Shot Steri-Tin Tulle is presented individually wrapped in an aluminum peel pouch, manufactured under aseptic conditions.

Storage

• Steri-Tin Tulle should be stored in a cool place.

• Individually packed sterile dressing.

• Painless to remove.

• Wide antibacterial coverage.

• Avoid damage to granulation tissue.

• Active against common skin pathogens.

• Remains active in presence of pus, blood & serum.