Apply thick layer w/ occlusive dressing.
Adult Needle insertion eg, IV cannula insertion, taking of blood samples Approx 2 g/10 cm
2 for 1 hr. Max: 5 hr.
Minor superficial surgical procedures eg, warts removal 1.5-2 g/10 cm
2 for 1 hr. Max: 5 hr.
More extensive superficial surgical procedures in hospital setting eg, split skin grafting 1.5-2 g/10 cm
2 for 2 hr. Max: 5 hr.
Cleaning of leg ulcers Approx 1-2 g/10 cm
2 for 30 min, may extend to 60 min for leg ulcers w/ tissue. Max: Not >10 g/treatment occassion.
Genital mucosa Men 1 g/10 cm
2 for 15 min.
Women 1-2 g/10 cm
2 for 60 min.
Removal of genital warts (condylomata acuminata) & prior to local anaesth inj Approx 5-10 g for 5-10 min. No occlusive dressing required.
Childn Needle insertion, removal of mollusca & other minor superficial surgical procedures Max: 1 g/10 cm
2.
Childn 6-12 yr Max: 20 g/200 cm
2 for 1 hr up to 5 hr,
1-6 yr Max: 10 g/100 cm
2 for 1 hr up to 5 hr,
3-12 mth Max: 2 g/20 cm
2 for 1 hr,
0-3 mth Max: 1 g/10 cm
2 not >1 hr.
Atopic dermatitis Reduced application time: 30 min.
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