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Granulex

trypsin / balsam peru / castor oil
Used for Wound Care
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:
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
reviewer
Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 14, 2022
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What is Granulex?

What is Granulex used for?

  • Pressure sores

  • Leg ulcers

  • Wounds

  • Sunburn

How Granulex works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsGranulex (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassWound care
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Granulex

What is 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.
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". 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 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.
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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:

  • 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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