Steri-Tin (Steritin) Antibiotic Tulle Dressing 10cm x 10cm
Steri-Tin, commonly known as Steritin, is a sterile, medicated antibiotic tulle gras dressing. It is a trusted wound care solution in Nigeria, particularly effective for treating infected or potentially infected skin injuries. Each 10cm x 10cm dressing consists of a cotton leno-weave fabric (gauze) impregnated with a soothing base of white soft paraffin and anhydrous lanolin containing 1.0% w/w Framycetin Sulphate BP.
Framycetin is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic that targets common bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, making this dressing an ideal choice for preventing and treating infections in fragile or sensitive wound areas. Steri-Tin is often used as a cost-effective alternative to Sofratulle in Nigeria.
Why Use Steri-Tin Antibiotic Tulle?
Steri-Tin is designed as a non-adherent primary wound contact layer. The paraffin-based ointment ensures the gauze does not stick to the wound bed, protecting new tissue and making dressing changes virtually painless.
- Broad-Spectrum Protection: Contains Framycetin 1% to fight common skin pathogens.
- Non-Adherent Dressing: Does not stick to burns or ulcers, ensuring easy and trauma-free removal.
- Moist Healing Environment: Maintains the humidity essential for fast skin recovery and granulation.
- Sterile Packaging: Each 10cm x 10cm dressing is individually wrapped in a peel pouch to ensure maximum sterility.
Common Uses in Nigeria
Steri-Tin (Steritin) is highly recommended for:
- Burns and Scalds: Minor heat-related skin injuries where the skin is broken.
- Ulcers: Including diabetic leg ulcers and pressure sores.
- Skin Grafts: Protecting both donor and recipient sites.
- Lacerations and Abrasions: Clean or infected cuts, scrapes, and surgical wounds.
How to Use Steri-Tin (Steritin) Dressing
- Cleanse: Gently clean the wound area with sterile saline or an appropriate antiseptic solution.
- Apply: Open the sterile pouch and place the Steri-Tin Tulle directly onto the wound surface.
- Cover: Use a secondary absorbent dressing (such as sterile cotton or gauze pads) over the tulle to absorb any wound fluid (exudate).
- Secure: Fix the secondary dressing in place with medical tape or a crepe bandage.
- Frequency: Change the dressing as advised by your healthcare professional, typically every 24-48 hours depending on the state of the wound.
Precautions
- Allergy Warning: Do not use if you are sensitive to lanolin or aminoglycoside antibiotics (like Neomycin).
- Expert Advice: If you are unsure about the severity of a burn or a deep wound, contact a GoMed pharmacist or your doctor immediately for professional guidance.