Absorbable gelatin sponge

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Absorbable gelatin sponge
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

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Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Contraindications

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Warnings

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Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

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Postmarketing Experience

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Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Absorbable gelatin sponge in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Absorbable gelatin sponge in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Absorbable gelatin sponge during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Absorbable gelatin sponge in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

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Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Absorbable gelatin sponge and IV administrations.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

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Structure

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacokinetics

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Nonclinical Toxicology

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Clinical Studies

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How Supplied

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Storage

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Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Absorbable gelatin sponge Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Absorbable gelatin sponge interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor regarding the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

  • Gelfoam

Look-Alike Drug Names

  • Gelaspon
  • SurgiFoam

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.