MeriGlu Topical Skin Adhesive is a waterproof formula consisting of monomeric N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate, which polymerises quickly when comes in contact with tissue fluid.
MeriGlu is intended for topical application to close easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions.
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Indications - Skin Closure for small to medium incisions:
- General surgery
- Orthopedic
- Dental surgery
- ENT surgery
- Trauma Care
Meril's glue is N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate whereas other glues in the market are 2 Octyl Cyanoacrylate. N-Butyl has the strongest bond, quickest setting time and widest coverage among all other glues. MeriGlu is also approved in the NHS framework.
There are many advantages of skin glue such as:
- It is known to provide complete microbial barrier against Staphylococcus Aureus, MRSA and E.Coli.
- Skin glue has great cosmetic effect.
- There is no need of dressing and less needle count for nurses, and there is no need for any removal, as glue sloughs off on its own after 7 to 10 days.
- Using glue is atraumatic for patients.
- Patients can take showers after glue has been applied.
- The usage of glue is much faster and very convenient for any practice.