Scarend Silicone
Indicated to address deep dermal scarring to manage scar thickness and alleviate regional tissue discoloration.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Silicone Q7
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Gel
- Strengths
- 15g
Prescription and consultation requirements for Scarend Silicone vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Scarend Silicone details
- Conditions
- Scar Reduction · Hypertrophic Scars
- Alternative names
- silicone
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Skin Protectant
- Pharmacological class
- Silicone Gel
- Known off-label uses
- keloids
- Contraindications
- open wounds; active skin infections
- Minor side effects
- mild skin irritation; local itching
- Moderate side effects
- skin redness; peeling skin
- Serious side effects
- severe localised contact dermatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Gel
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Glenmark
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Patient summary
indicated to address deep dermal scarring to manage scar thickness and alleviate regional tissue discoloration.
Mechanism of action
Forms an occlusive structural barrier, hydrating scar tissues to soften and flatten hypertrophic skin areas.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe as it has zero systemic absorption. Breastfeeding: Compatible.