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  Nanoflex™ Technology Applications  
  Topical application  
     
  The ULURU Nanoflex™ elastic gel technology has been designed to provide topical drug delivery from an elastic material that behaves as a reservoir to drugs against the skin surface.  
     
  Nanoparticle Elastic Gel  
 
  • Scab and dry wound coverage
  • Biopsy and small wound coverage
  • Intact skin coverage for moisture retention or active ingredient release
  • Psoriasis, skin irritation, skin care or dermatitis, coverage with active release
  • Skin coverage for prosthetic or bracing devices
  • Scar management
  • Cold Sores.
 
 
 
 
     
  Properties  
 
  • Elastic gel formulated of nanoparticles and PEG
  • Gel can be spread on intact skin or wounds
  • Gel dries to an intact film in 5-10 minutes
  • Film is clear, flexible and more elastic than intact skin
  • Gel can be formulated to provide films with controlled release of active ingredients
  • Film can be removed by immersion in water for 3-5 minutes
 
 
 
 
     
  Attributes  
 
  • Gel can be spread on intact skin or superficial non-exuding wounds
  • Film is transparent, flexible and more elastic than skin allowing direct observation of the covered area
  • Can be applied to irregular surfaces such as joints
  • Actives can be delivered for an extended period of time
  • Film can be removed easily without disrupting covered surface
  • Film is a non-occlusive dressing that is moisture vapor, and oxygen permeable
 
     
  Applications  
 
  • Applications Local anesthetic delivery to intact skin prior to dermal filler and laser procedures
  • Vitamin D analogues and steroids for psoriasis
  • Excema
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Cold Sores
 
     
  Nanoparticle Elastic Spray Gel  
 
  • Large surface area coverage
  • Skin irritation and dermatitis applications
  • Sunburn
  • Poison ivy and allergic outbreaks
 
 
 
 
     
  Attributes  
 
  • Gel forms a thin, transparent film that is more flexible and more elastic than skin
  • Actives can be delivered for an extended period of time
  • Film can be removed easily without disrupting covered surface
  • Film can be used to cover large surface areas
  • Film is a non-occlusive dressing that is moisture vapor, and oxygen permeable
 
     
  OTC Applications  
 
  • Cold Sores
  • Menthol
  • Sun Burn
  • Woundcare
  • Skin Irritation
  • Poison Ivy
  • Acne
 
     

Other applications Wound Care, Dermal, Breast Implants and Ocular
     

 

 

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