Granulex is a topical spray applied to the skin that's used to treat several types of skin damage such as sunburns, pressure sores, and [open sores on your legs](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4144244/). Granulex is used to [promote new skin growth](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554402/) and healing, increase blood flow to your damaged skin, remove dead skin, and relieve pain from skin damage.

Is Granulex still available?

No, Granulex has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why the medication was discontinued, but the [manufacturer reported that it was due to "market conditions"](https://professionals.optumrx.com/content/dam/optum3/professional-optumrx/vgnlive/HCP/Assets/RxNews/Drug%20Discontinuation_Granulex%20Aerosol%20Spray_2016-0105.pdf). It wasn't discontinued due to concerns for safety or efficacy.

Are there currently available medications that are used in place of Granulex?

Yes, there are several types of [wound care medications](https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/wound-care/drugs) currently available and commonly used for many types of skin conditions. One alternative is [Venelex (balsam peru / castor oil)](https://www.goodrx.com/venelex/what-is), which has similar ingredients and can help with some of the same skin problems as Granulex can. Talk to your provider about which medication is right for you.

Granulex

trypsin / balsam peru / castor oil

Used for Wound Care

Granulex is a medication containing trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil. It's applied onto the skin to treat pressure sores, leg ulcers, wounds, and sunburn. Granulex is no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on August 14, 2022

What is Granulex?

What is Granulex used for?

Pressure sores
Leg ulcers
Wounds
Sunburn

Drug facts

Common Brands	Granulex(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Wound care
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Granulex(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Wound care

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Granulex

Granulex is a topical spray applied to the skin that's used to treat several types of skin damage such as sunburns, pressure sores, and open sores on your legs. Granulex is used to promote new skin growth and healing, increase blood flow to your damaged skin, remove dead skin, and relieve pain from skin damage.

No, Granulex has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why the medication was discontinued, but the manufacturer reported that it was due to "market conditions". It wasn't discontinued due to concerns for safety or efficacy.

Yes, there are several types of wound care medications currently available and commonly used for many types of skin conditions. One alternative is Venelex (balsam peru / castor oil), which has similar ingredients and can help with some of the same skin problems as Granulex can. Talk to your provider about which medication is right for you.

Granulex dosage

Typical dosage for Granulex

What are alternatives to Granulex?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Granulex. Compare a few possible alternatives below.

Granulex

Used for:

Pressure sores
Leg ulcers
Wounds
Sunburn

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Venelex (balsam peru/castor oil)

Used for:

Wound management, including:

Skin ulcers (e.g., pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers)
First and second-degree burns
Surgical wounds
Trauma wounds
Skin graft wounds (a patch of skin that's removed from one area of the body and attached to another)

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