Gelfoum: a hemostatic agent to stop bleeding
Gelfoum is a hemostatic agent manufactured by Upjohn in the United States of America. The active substance in Gelfum is gelatin. The dosage form is represented by dental tampons.
Gelfoum is used to stop bleeding and close wounds during surgical interventions. However, the drug has contraindications, including infected and inflamed wounds, hypersensitivity to the drug. Also, Gelfoum should not be used for thermal wounds received during dental treatment, as well as if infection is suspected during skin grafting.
If the tampon is applied incorrectly, healing may be impaired, which is a side effect of the drug. There is no data on the interaction of Gelfum with other drugs, and there is also no information on overdose and special instructions for use.
Gelfoum is an effective hemostatic agent that helps stop bleeding and close wounds during surgical interventions. However, before use, you must ensure that there are no contraindications and apply the tampon correctly to avoid possible side effects.