Silicone-based Film Forming Topical Gel

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An occlusive, non-resorbable, self-drying and transparent gel forming flexible wound dressing containing dimethylpolysiloxane, dihydroxysiloxane and alkylmethylsiloxane, that may be used for the prevention and treatment of radiation dermatitis, burns, and superficial wounds. After application to the affected areas, the silicone-based film forming gel dries as a thin, flexible and protective layer and creates a protective film that is in constant contact with the skin. It maintains skin integrity, protects the skin from excessive sloughing of the stratum corneum, prevents the compromised skin from bacterial invasion and infections, reduces the skin's acute inflammatory response, hydrates the affected area and promotes a moist wound healing environment. This reduces itching, burning sensation, discomfort, redness, swelling, irritation and pain, and leads to increased wound healing and skin recovery.

**Synonyms:** - Silicone-based Film-forming Gel Dressing - StrataCTX - StrataXRT - StrataXRT Gel