Directions
Moisturise the treated area evenly and thoroughly with the antiseptic. Swab method: Rub concerned areas with saturated swabs. Swabbing is the preferred method of application. Spray method: In individual cases spray Octenisept® directly on poorly accessible areas of the skin and mucous membrane. Make sure all areas are evenly moistened. Octenisept® may also be applied by rinsing the oral cavity
Ingredients
Composition: 100g solution contains: Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1g, 2-Phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.) 2.0g
Other ingredients: Cocamidopropylbetaine, sodium D gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water
Cautionary Instructions
To prevent possible tissue injury, the product must not be injected into the deep tissue using a syringe. The product is intended for superficial use only (application by swab or spray pump). Octenisept® should not be used for irrigating the abdominal cavity (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 prinicple: administrating of any pharmaceuticals within the first trimester of pregnancy should be carried out under strict indication and medical supervision.
Microbiological efficacies on specific germs have only been carried out in in-vitro tests.
Usage of octenisept® in the eye should be avoided. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not freeze.
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