Steritalc®
Large Particle Size Talc for use in the pleural cavity
Indications
- chronic pleurisies, principally malignant
- spontaneous pneumothorax
Steritalc® is intended for medical use. According to the literature1), talc is more efficient than bleomycin and cyclines. It appears that talc is the best product for pleural symphysis available and can be used even if the application of other agents has failed.
1) Cf. right column for a bibliography
Features
Features
- Steritalc® is non-soluble and induces permanent pleurodesis. It is suitable for all pleurodesis indications.
- Steritalc® has similar side effects as cyclines (in particular: slight rise of body temperature). Any pain occuring can be reduced according to physician’s discretion, for example by using xylocaine 1% in the pleura or via the slurry. Compared with cyclines, Steritalc® is more effective and less painful.
- Steritalc® is guaranteed asbestos and latex free.
- Steritalc® has a perfectly controlled granulometry (large particle size) avoiding any migration as shown by Pr ASTOUL et al.2), Marseilles, France.
- Steritalc® is free of endotoxines.
- Steritalc® complies with the regulations of the European Pharmacopoeia (6th edition): Steritalc® is a pharmaceutical talc of a lamellar structure which is stable and physically, chemically and biologically inert. Steritalc® is mined at Luzenac, France.
2) Fraticelli, CHEST 2002; 122:1737-1741
The dose varies from 3 to 6 g for malignant pleural effusion and generally does not exceed 2 g for spontaneous pneumothorax. Individual doses according to physician’s discretion. Please follow instructions for use.
Three pharmaceutical forms
Three pharmaceutical forms
Steritalc® Vial F2, F4
- For physicians preferring to use talc in bulk, Steritalc® is available in vials, which can be used for slurry as well as for talc poudrage.
Steritalc® Spray
- The spray is intended for talc poudrage. It contains 3 g Steritalc® and comes with a 440 mm cannula.
Steritalc® PF3 Poudrage kit
- Pulverisation is performed at room temperature. Therefore there is no risk of hypothermia or local necrosis.
Each Steritalc® PF3 Poudrage kit comes with a 420 mm cannula which is supple and atraumatic, minimizing the risk of perforation of the pulmonary parenchyma.
The Steritalc® PF3 Poudrage kit is safe and easy to handle. Decanting is not necessary which saves time and reduces the risk of contamination.
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