BAUSCH + LOMB BLOXANG HAEMOSTATIC SPONGE

Descriptions
Bausch + Lomb Bloxang Haemostatic Sponge is intended as a local haemostatic treatment, in the arrest of mild to moderate nosebleeds and in the treatment of superficial wounds. Bloxang Haemostatic Sponge is a sterile resorbable gelatin sponge. Bloxang Haemostatic Sponge disintegrates in 2 to 3 days.

Features
4 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm, sterile packaging.

Directions for use
Bloxang Haemostatic Sponge must be removed from its packaging under conditions that preserve its sterility. It is recommended to moisten Bloxang Haemostatic Sponge when the wound is dry and to apply it dry to a moist wound.

On the skin for small wounds: Apply Bloxang either dry or moistened. Bloxang can be cut to the size and shape of the wound using sterilised scissors and secured with a plaster.

In the case of nosebleeds : A stick of Bloxang should be inserted into the affected nostril. The stick may be slightly shaped to obtain better insertion.

To obtain a haemostatic effect: Bloxang should be left in place until the bleeding stops. On contact with an oozing wound, Bloxang forms a gel, which protects the wound and allows the plaster to be renewed without pain and while respecting the epithelium (superficial layer of the skin). If the nosebleed persists after using a second stick of Bloxang, consult a doctor.

Precautions for use
Do not apply Bloxang to an infected wound or wounds with inflammatory exudates. Do not use Bloxang on surgical skin sutures as this may affect the healing process of the wound lips. In the case of nosebleeds in infants and patients with impaired consciousness Bloxang should only be used after medical advice. No side effects are known to date. Do not use if the packaging has been damaged, as sterility can no longer be guaranteed. Bloxang must not be resterilised or reused. First, detach a compress from the blister pack at the perforations. Carefully remove the protective film by pulling on the tab marked with an arrow. The sterile gelatin sponge can then be removed, observing the rules of asepsis. Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Bloxang must be used immediately after removal from the packaging. Do not use after the date indicated.

Composition
100 mg of Bloxang corresponds to 100 mg of gelatin (gelatin of porcine origin).

Packaging
5 haemostatic sponges.