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MEBO Wound Ointment

MEBO Wound Ointment promotes wound healing through a combination of herbal extracts and oils that enhance tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation.

MEBO Wound Ointment promotes wound healing through a combination of herbal extracts and oils that enhance tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation. Used for Burn wounds, Traumatic wounds, Surgical wounds.

At a glance

Mechanism of action

MEBO (Moist Exposed Burn Ointment) is a traditional Chinese medicine-based topical formulation containing sesame oil, beeswax, and various herbal components. It works by maintaining a moist wound environment that promotes epithelialization, reduces bacterial colonization, and minimizes scar formation while providing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

Approved indications

• Burn wounds
• Traumatic wounds
• Surgical wounds
• Chronic wounds

Common side effects

• Local irritation or sensitization
• Allergic contact dermatitis

Key clinical trials

• A Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MEBO® Wound Ointment in Subjects With Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Pilot) (PHASE2)
• A Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MEBO Wound Ointment in Subjects With Venous Leg Ulcers (PHASE2)
• A Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MEBO Wound Ointment in Subjects With Diabetic Foot Ulcers (PHASE2)
• Zinc Oxide VS MEBO (PHASE4)
• A Prospective Study on the Therapeutic Outcomes of Mebo and Tantum Verde in Patients With Oral Mucositis (PHASE3)
• Comparative Evaluation of MEBO Ointment and Topical Diltiazem Ointment in the Treatment of Acute Anal Fissure (PHASE2)
• Effect of Mebo Dressing Versus Standard Care on Managing Donor and Recipient Sites of Split-thickness Skin Graft (PHASE1)

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