IPM Wound (topical)

IPM Wound is similar to the fluid that is found around your joints. This medicine works as a lubricant on the skin by adding moisture and stopping friction or rubbing.

IPM Wound skin medication is used to treat skin ulcers like bed sores or diabetic foot ulcers, as well as burn wounds, surgical cuts, abrasions, and other skin irritations. This medicine is also used to treat dry or flaky skin.

IPM Wound oral gel is used to treat mouth sores or other irritation caused by infection, chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or dental work.

IPM Wound may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all the instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about your medical conditions, allergies, and all medications you are taking.

You should not use IPM Wound if you are allergic to it.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known if IPM Wound can harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using IPM Wound.

It is not known if sodium hyaluronate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you notice any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using IPM Wound and contact your doctor immediately if you notice any new signs of skin infection such as:

• redness, warmth;
• pain, swelling; or
• oozing or open sores.

IPM Wound oral gel may cause a mild burning feeling in your mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

To use sodium hylauronate on the skin:

• Clean and disinfect the skin area before applying IPM Wound cream, gel, film, or spray.
• Apply enough of the medication to cover the wound or affected skin area entirely.
• If you use IPM Wound gel, foam or cream on an open skin wound, dab a thin layer of the medicine onto the affected area with as little rubbing as possible.
• To prevent contaminating the medication tube or bottle, use a sterile rubber glove or finger cot while applying IPM Wound.
• Cover the treated skin area with a sterile gauze pad or other dressing recommended by your doctor.
• IPM Wound for use on the skin is usually applied 2 or 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

To use the IPM Wound oral gel:

• Tear open the gel packet and pour the entire contents into a drinking glass. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and stir this mixture well.
• If you do not have water available while using the oral gel, you may use it undiluted.
• Rinse your mouth thoroughly by swishing and gargling with the mixture in your mouth for at least 1 minute.
• Make sure your gums, teeth, tongue, and insides of your cheeks are well coated with the medicine before spitting it out.
• Avoid eating or drinking anything for at least 1 hour after using the oral gel.
• IPM Wound oral gel may be used 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, or if you develop new symptoms.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube bottle tightly closed when not in use. Do not tear open an oral gel packet until you are ready to use it.

Since IPM Wound (topical) is used as needed, you might not have a specific dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly and forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not let IPM Wound skin medication come into contact with your mouth or lips. If it does, rinse your mouth with water. Only the oral gel form of sodium hyaluronate is safe for use in the mouth.

If this medication gets into your eyes, rinse them with water.

Do not use a wound disinfectant that contains quarternary ammonium salts. Use only the wound disinfecting method that your doctor recommends.

It is not likely that other medications you take by mouth or through injection will affect topically applied IPM Wound. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform each of your health care providers about all the medicines you are using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.