Collagen (Bovine) comment watch save
Breastfeeding

  • TRADE NAMES: Artecoll; Autologen; Avitene; Bellafill (Suneva); Contigen; Dermalogen; Fibrel; Zyderm (Inamed); Zyplast (Inamed)
  • INDICATIONS: Cataract surgery (collagen shields), depressed cutaneous scars, facial lines, wrinkles, glottic insufficiency, phonosurgey, urinary incontinence
  • CLASS: Protein
  • HALF-LIFE: Several months to years
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Argatroban, Avitene

A reaction to the anesthetic, lidocaine, in liquid collagen injections may occur.

Artecoll and Bellafill contain polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres.

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Page last updated 07/31/2023

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric