Handsafe 0.5%+70% (Hand Rub)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorhexidine gluconate isopropyl alcohol |
| Company | Team pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title and Categories
- Rapid Acting Wide Spectrum Disinfectant
- Medical Preparation
- Chlorhexidine and Isopropyl Alcohol Solution
Function
- Disinfects clean hands before surgical procedures
- Disinfects surgical instruments
- Disinfects skin prior to surgery or invasive procedures
- Disinfects wound dressing
Materials
- 0.5% w/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- 70% v/v Isopropyl Alcohol
Technical Specifications
- Bactericidal effect due to positively charged chlorhexidine cation
- Bacteriostatic effect at low concentrations
- Membrane disruption at high concentrations resulting in cell death
Usability Features
- Safe for pregnant women
- Not known if safe during lactation
- Avoids contact with sensitive tissues and eyes
- Not to be used in body cavities
- Incompatible with soaps and anionic agents
- May cause brown stains on fabrics in contact with hypochlorite bleaches
Design Elements
- No color options specified
Storage
- Store in a cool and dry place away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Dimensions
- No specific dimensions provided
Color Options
- No color options specified
Dosage
- Disinfect clean hands with approximately 3 ml
- Disinfect surgical instruments with approximately 5 ml for 2 minutes
- Disinfect skin with approximately 3 ml using cotton
- Disinfect wounds/wound dressing with approximately 3 ml using cotton
Interaction
- Incompatible with soaps and anionic agents
- May cause brown stains on fabrics in contact with hypochlorite bleaches
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Chlorhexidine Gluconate or any composition of the product
Side Effects
- Skin irritation
- Allergic reactions
- Teeth discoloration
- May cause eye problems if direct contact occurs
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe for pregnant women
- Not known if safe during lactation
Therapeutic Class
- Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations