HYDREX Cutaneous solution Ref.[28097] Active ingredients: Chlorhexidine

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Ecolab Deutschland GmbH, Ecolab-Allee 1, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein, Germany

4.1. Therapeutic indications

For use as an antiseptic hand wash, a pre-operative hand scrub and a pre-operative skin preparation to surgery.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Antiseptic hand wash

Wet the hands and forearms, apply 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for one minute. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Pre-operative Surgical Scrub

Wet hands and forearms, apply 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for one minute, cleaning the finger nails with a brush. Rinse and repeat the procedure using a further 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Pre-operative Skin Preparation

The patient should wash his whole body with 25 ml of the cleanser on at least two occasions, usually the day before and on the day of the operation.

4.9. Overdose

Chlorhexidine is poorly absorbed. If swallowed treat with gastric lavage. Employ supportive measures as appropriate.

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

Hydrex Surgical Scrub is packaged in HDPE containers with a flip-top cap or screw cap with EPE wad, in the following sizes: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 2000ml and 5000ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

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