Ques 1. What is Axiostat made of?
Ans. Axiostat is made of a naturally occurring polymer known as Chitosan
which is extracted from shellfish. It is then processed, purified, and sterilized
to achieve the end product for patient use.
Ques 2. Is Axiostat safe to use in the oral cavity without causing any
irritation and/or infection?
Ans. Axiostat is made of a 100% natural biopolymer and is entirely
safe to use in oral cavities during tooth extractions or other Oro-
dental procedures without the risk of any possible infection.
Ques 3. How easy is it to use Axiostat D11?
Ans. Axiostat comes in a sterile blister packaging and is available in a
ready to use format. It can be applied directly at the bleeding site.
Once the bleeding stops (within a few minutes), it can be removed
and discarded.
Ques 4. Does Axiostat work on patients who are on blood-thinning drugs(Oral or Injectables)?
Ans. Axiostat works independent of natural clotting mechanism and
is equally effective on patients who are on blood-thinning drugs.
Ques 5. Is Axiostat D11 able to control bleeding in patients having
diabetes and proceeding with tooth extractions?
Ans. Yes, Axiostat D11 works on diabetic people as it has an
independent mechanism of action to control bleeding that is not
hindered by the mentioned co-morbidity.
Ques 6. How to remove Axiostat once applied?
Ans. Axiostat can be removed using saline or flushing with water. It
will turn into a gel that can be easily peeled off. This is one of the
major advantages of using Axiostat® as it allows the patient to be
comfortable and at ease without causing any additional trauma to
the previously bleeding site.
Ques 7. What if a patient mistakenly swallows Axiostat during application or removal?
Ans. As Axiostat is a natural biopolymer and is compatible with the
human body. It will not cause any internal harm and can be excreted
later, naturally.