Introduction

As a provider, when treating wounds or serious injuries, you want to ensure you properly treat the wound in order to obtain the best outcomes. Customized medication becomes important when treating wounds, because the choice of medication as well as the formulation used (e.g., creams, ointments, gels) will affect the healing process.

 

Treatment Options

Examples of compounded medications for wound care may include:

• Topical antibiotic solutions to be used during the healing process

• Papain/Urea Ointment for wound debridement

• Topical Phenytoin for ulcer healing

 

Topical compounds may include any of the following ingredients: Misoprostol, Metronidazole, Phenytoin, and Lidocaine.

Compounds may be made in a variety of combinations and may depend if there is pain and odor associated with the wound. 

 

 

 

 

Reviewed: September 19, 2014

Updated: June 10, 2016

Reviewed by: Beth Bolt, RPh

Source: RxWiki

Managing Editor: Anyssa Garza, PharmD