摘要 |
The present invention relates to a biocompatible paste containing an aqueous excipient which can be used to form a dressing by the application of said paste to the oral mucosae or the skin, containing the following as essential constituents: natural kaolin containing at least 80% by weight, preferably at least 95% by weight, of kaolinite; a humectant selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol and mixtures thereof; and a hydrogelling agent forming a hydrogel with part of the water present in said excipient, which is selected from the group consisting of anhydrous colloidal silica, cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum, xanthan gum and mixtures thereof. It further relates to a method of stopping the oral mucosae or the skin from bleeding, by applying said paste in efficient amount to form a dressing, especially a hemostatic dressing.
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