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Maltodextrin: Drug information

Maltodextrin: Drug information
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Brand Names: US
  • Multidex [OTC]
Pharmacologic Category
  • Anti-inflammatory, Locally Applied
Dosing: Adult
Wound dressing

Wound dressing: Topical: After debridement and irrigation of wound, apply and cover with a nonadherent, nonocclusive dressing. Apply 1/4-inch thick dressing over entire shallow wound. Completely fill in deep wounds with dressing. May be applied to moist or dry, infected or noninfected wounds. Change dressing once or twice daily.

Dosing: Older Adult

Refer to adult dosing.

Contraindications

Third-degree burns

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Gel, topical:

Multidex: (7.1 mL, 14.2 mL, 85.2 mL)

Powder, topical:

Multidex: (6 g, 12 g, 25 g, 45 g)

Generic Equivalent Available: US

Yes

Use: Labeled Indications

Wound dressing: Treatment of infected or noninfected wounds.

Mechanism of Action

Forms a protective barrier over wound providing an environment which promotes tissue growth.

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (AE) United Arab Emirates: Fiber act kids;
  • (DE) Germany: Ultra flora digest;
  • (HK) Hong Kong: Fibrosine;
  • (PH) Philippines: Fibrosine;
  • (SG) Singapore: Fibrosine | Fibrosol
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