Hemostatic paste and uses thereof

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a non-flowable and deformable hemostatic compositions comprised of a xerogel crosslinked powdered polysaccharide dispersed within a substantially anhydrous blend of: glycerol, and polyethylene glycol (PEG), wherein the PEG and glycerol are present in a ratio ranging from higher than 1:1.3: to below 1:2.7 by weight, respectively, and wherein the powder content in the composition is above 50%, by weight. Methods of making the non-flowable compositions, and uses of the compositions in methods for treating a wound or a bleeding tissue, such as bone tissue, are further disclosed.

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