Chlorhexidine, bottles 0.5% (alcohol), 1L

Composition

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of 1 l. solution for local and external use contains:

Active ingredient:

chlorhexidine solution for preparation of dosage forms 20% (equivalent to 5 g of chlorhexidine bigluconate)

Pharmacological action of

Chlorhexidine possesses antimicrobial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (Treponema spp., Neisseia gonorrhoeae, Tricyomonas spp. Chlamidia spp. ), pathogens of nosocomial infections and tuberculosis, infections of viral etiology (hepatitis viruses, HIV, herpes, rotavirus gastroenteritis, enterovirus infections, influenza and other respiratory viral infections), yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, dermatophytes.

Prolonged action — up to 4 hours

. Pharmacokinetics

Systemic absorption with intravaginal use is insignificant.

Indications

• hygienic processing of hands of medical personnel, of the surgeon’s hands;
• skin treatment operating and injection fields, elbow bends of donors;
• disinfect small areas of surfaces of medical devices (including dental instruments) bacterial infections (including nosocomial infections, tuberculosis), fungal (dermatophyte, candidiasis) and viral etiology in hospitals;
• hygienic processing of hands of medical personnel of institutions of different types and purposes;
• hygienic processing of hands of employees of the enterprises of the food industry and public catering, utilities.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity;
• dermatitis;
• allergic reactions.

With caution: children’s age.

Side effects

• Allergic reactions (skin rash),
• dry skin,
• itching,
• dermatitis.

Interaction

Pharmacologically incompatible with soaps, alkalis and other anionic compounds (colloids, gum arabic, carboxymethylcellulose).

How to take, course of use and dosage

Externally.

During the hygienic treatment of the hands of medical personnel,5 ml of the product is applied to the hands and rubbed into the skin for 2 minutes.

When treating the surgeon’s hands, before using the product, the hands are thoroughly washed with warm running water and toilet soap for 2 minutes, dried with a sterile gauze cloth. Then, on dry hands, apply the product in portions of 5 ml (at least 2 times) and rub it into the skin of the hands, keeping them moist for 3 minutes.

When treating the surgical field or elbow bends of donors, the skin is consistently wiped twice with separate sterile gauze swabs, abundantly moistened with the product. The exposure time after finishing the treatment is 2 minutes. On the eve of the operation, the patient takes a shower( bath), changes underwear. When treating the surgical field, the skin is wiped (in one direction) with a sterile swab moistened with a product. The exposure time after the end of processing is 1 minute. For decontamination of small surfaces (including tables, equipment, armrests of chairs) surfaces are wiped with a cloth moistened with the product. The rate of consumption of the product during this treatment is 100 ml/m2.

Before disinfection, visible contamination is removed from medical devices: from the outer surface-with cloth napkins moistened with water; internal channels are washed with water using a brush or syringe in compliance with anti-epidemic measures (rubber gloves, apron).

Wipes, washing water and containers for washing are disinfected by boiling or using one of the disinfectants according to the regimens recommended for viral parenteral hepatitis (for tuberculosis – according to the regimens recommended for this infection), according to the current instructional and methodological documents. Products after removal of contamination are completely immersed in the solution of the product, filling cavities and channels with it. Detachable products are loaded in disassembled form. Containers with the solution should be tightly closed with lids to avoid evaporation of alcohol and reduce its concentration.

For disinfection of products previously washed from contamination, the drug can be used repeatedly for 3 days (provided that the used product is stored in a tightly closed container, in order to avoid changes in the concentration of alcohol). When the first signs of a change in the appearance of the product appear (including the appearance of flakes, turbidity) it should be replaced.

Special instructions

Do not apply to wounds or mucous membranes. In case of contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, they should be quickly and thoroughly rinsed with water and drip a 30% solution of sodium sulfacyl (albucide), if necessary, consult a doctor.

In case of accidental ingestion, immediately flush the stomach with a large amount of water, then give an adsorbent (10-20 tablets of activated carbon). If necessary, symptomatic therapy is performed.

The product is highly flammable! Avoid contact with open flames and heating devices that are switched on.

Chlorhexidine retains its activity (although somewhat reduced) in the presence of blood, pus

Product form

solution for topical and external use

Storage conditions

Store in a cool place protected from light, in a tightly sealed container. (away from the fire).

Shelf life

3 years

Active ingredient

Chlorhexidine

Dosage form

solution for topical application

Description

For Men, Pregnant women by doctor’s prescription, Women, Children by doctor’s prescription, Adults, Nursing Mothers

Indications

Prevention of sexual infections, Burns, Wounds, tonsillitis, stomatitis, Inflammation of the female genital organs, vaginitis, Sore throat, Vaginal infections