Aqueous wound and mucous membrane antiseptic. Octenisept Antiseptic Spray Features: Broad spectrum of antiseptic efficacy. Fast onset of action (1 min.) and long-term effect (24 h remanence). Very good skin and mucous membrane tolerance. Suitable for infants and premature babies. Safe use during pregnancy. Painless treatment. Colourless. Application methods / indications: Moisturize the treated area evenly and thoroughly with the antiseptic. Swab method: Rub concerned areas with saturated swabs. Swabbing is the prefered method of application. Spray method: In individual cases spray octenisept directly on accessible areas of the skin and mucous membrane. Make sure all areas are evenly moistened. Rinsing: octenisept may also be used for oral cavity, vagina and wounds. Octenisept Antiseptic Spray Indication areas: Wound treatment: Antiseptic treatment of traumatic, acute, chronic, surgical and burn wounds. Mucous membrane antisepsis: Prior to diagnostic and surgical interventions in the anogenital (e.g. before obliteration of haemorrhoids) and the urogenital area (e. g. before placing an intra-uterine device (IUD), before prenatal, intranatal and postnatal manipulations). Prior to diagnostic and surgical interventions in the oral cavity (e.g. before tooth extractions). Before placing urinary tract catheters. For preoperative skin antisepsis in the area close to mucous membranes (e.g. before section). Microbiological efficacy: octenisept is effective against bacteria including Chlamydia and Mycoplasma · fungi and yeasts · protozoa (Trichomonads) · viruses (Herpes simplex, HBV, HCV and HIV) MRSA: for antimicrobial whole body wash with MRSA colonized patients Microbes: Bacteria – incl. the wound bacteria MRSA, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Chlamydia spp., Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Gardnerella vaginalis and Neisseria gonorrhoeea: 30 sec. Fungi (Candida albicans): 2 min. Malassezia furfur: 1 min. Protozoa (Trichomonads): 1 min. Viruses (e.g. Herpes simplex, HBV, HCV, HIV): 30 sec. Application area: Anogenital area: 1 min. Before urinary tract catheterisation: 1 min. Preoperative skin antisepsis in the area close to mucous membranes: at least 2 min. Oral cavity: 2 min. Wounds: at least 1 min. Octenisept Antiseptic Spray Data: Composition: 100 g solution contains: Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1 g, 2-Phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.) 2.0 g. Chemical-physical data: Appearance: colourless Flashpoint: > 99°C pH value: 6.0 ± 0.5 Special advice: To prevent possible tissue injury, the product must not be injected or applied to tissues with pressure. Adequate drainage from wound cavities must be provided (e.g. for flexible drain tube). octenisept should not be used for irrigating the abdominalcavity (e.g. intraoperatively), the urinary bladder and nose or eardrum. Do not swallow octenisept Do not enter it into the blood circuit, e.g. by being accidently injected. Do not mix octenisept with other compounds. Do not use octenisept in combination with PVP-iodine based antiseptics. Bandages and incision foils can be applied after octenisept has dried off completely. In rare cases octenisept may cause slight burning. octenisept can be heated up to body temperature. octenisept expires three years after opening. Once the container has been opened octenisept should not be used for more than three years but not beyond the expiry date. As a general principle: administrating of any pharmaceuticals within the first trimester of pregnancy should be carried out under strict indication and medical supervision. *This product image is only for reference.
