Nov 4, 2019 | Families And Individuals, History, Medical Professionals, Resources, Wholesalers, Wound Care
When manufactured by Century Pharmaceuticals, Dakin’s Solution lasts significantly longer than solutions manufactured elsewhere. Our unique formula increases the shelf life of Dakin’s from 48 hours to a year or two depending on the strength. At Century, Dakin’s Full...
Oct 1, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Medical Professionals, Medicine, Surgery, Wound Care, Wound Healing
Bleach is a strong and effective disinfectant. Its active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite. For over 200 years, bleach has been the go-to chemical for erasing germs. Sodium hypochlorite is an oxidizing agent which both kills germs and in a broader application, makes...
Sep 12, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Skin Disease, Surgery, Wound Care, Wound Healing
Being misinformed is never ideal, especially when it comes to healthcare. Knowing the difference between scabs and eschar is pretty important, particularly if you’re susceptible to both. The term “eschar” is not interchangeable with “scab.” This is often part of the...
Sep 1, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Wound Care, Wound Healing
Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, but what if that barrier breaks? Any surgery that causes a break in the skin can lead to a possible infection despite the precautions and protocols to prevent infections. These infections are commonly known as surgical...
Jun 26, 2019 | Families And Individuals, History, Medical Professionals, Medicine, Resources, Wholesalers, Wound Care
As a pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor of in-house, over-the-counter Dakin’s Solution, we typically receive a wide variety of questions. Many often ask about the different strengths of Dakin’s and why the percentages don’t necessarily match the descriptor....
Jun 12, 2019 | Families And Individuals, Medicine, Wholesalers, Wound Care, Wound Healing
Over-the-counter medicine is also known as “OTC” or a “non-prescription drug”. Both these terms refer to medicine that consumer can buy without a prescription. They are considered safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your...
