- Residual effect for at least 48 hours
- Effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms (bactericidal incl. mycobacteria and MRSA, fungicidal, virucidal against enveloped viruses incl. HIV, HBV, HCV, HSV, Adenovirus type 5 and Rotavirus)
- Rapid acting
Fields of application:
- For preoperative skin preparation/postoperative suture care
- For use prior to placing a vascular catheter (e.g. CVC)
- For use prior to punctures, taking of blood samples, injections, excisions, cannulations and biopsies
- If no special hand disinfectant is available, octeniderm® colourless can also be used for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection.
Instructions for use:
Prior to all invasive surgery
- Use octeniderm® colourless without dilution
- Spray on the relevant skin area or rub the relevant skin area with a soaked swab
- Assure a thorough wetting of the skin and pay attention to the exposure time
- Remove the excess product to avoid puddling
For preoperative skin preparation
- Remove hair mechanically or chemically on the relevant skin area
- Preoperative antiseptic washing (e.g. with octenisan®) is recommended
- To avoid removal only use skin markers with sufficient alcohol resistance (e.g. Devon™ Surgical Site Mini-Marker Prep Resistant (REF 31146020))
- When used before incision foils are used, let the product dry well to prevent impairment of adhesion
Composition:
100 g solution contains: octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1 g, 1-propanol (Ph.Eur.) 30.0 g, 2-propanol (Ph.Eur.) 45.0 g. Other ingredients: purified water.
Chemical-physical data
Form:liquid
Density:ca. 0,85 g/cm3 / 20 °C
Flash point:24 °C / Method : DIN 51755 Part 1
Color:colourless
pH:Not applicable
Special advice:
For external use only. The product should not be applied to premature babies and newborns with immature skin (e.g. constrained barrier function of the skin) due to the high alcohol content. Keep pharmaceuticals out of the reach of children.
Flammable. Do not expose to flames or electrical heat sources. Wipe up any excess product in order to avoid pooling. When thermocauters or other electrical devices are used, let the product dry well to prevent adverse effects. In the event that octeniderm® colourless accidentally comes into contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for several minutes with copious amounts of water, thereby holding the eyelids open. Avoid inhalation of vapours.
Let the product dry well when used before glucose testing (e.g. Hämogluco-Sticks) to prevent adverse effects on measurement results.
If it comes into contact with PVP-iodine products, octeniderm® colourless may cause severe brown to purple staining.
Do not combine octeniderm® colourless with coloured products.Do not use pharmaceuticals after the expiry date.
Shelf life after first opening: 18 months
