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Hospidermin
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Hospidermin is a disinfectant. It belongs to the group of antiseptics.
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Indications Hospidermina
It is used to treat hands and epidermis, and also to disinfect the surgical area on the body. In addition, the solution is used to treat stitches made after surgery and to disinfect the epidermis during invasive treatment or diagnostic procedures.
Release form
The substance is released in the form of a solution for external treatment, in 0.25 l bottles equipped with a spray, or in 1 l bottles.
Pharmacodynamics
Hospidermin has fungicidal and bactericidal properties, demonstrates activity against mycobacteria, and also inactivates viruses, including hepatitis type B and HIV. Reduces the amount of temporary skin microflora by 100 thousand times in half a minute.
The drug demonstrates high efficiency in relation to permanent skin microflora, due to which it provides high-quality surgical disinfection of the epidermis. The drug does not lose its properties in the presence of blood and serum with protein.
Dosing and administration
The medicine is applied to the epidermis undiluted. It is used for surgical disinfection of the hands of medical workers. It helps in eliminating acquired (transient) pathogenic microflora, as well as common epidermal microbes (permanent flora).
Before using the medicine, you need to wash your hands and then dry them with a regular disposable napkin. Then, for 4 minutes, rub the preparation in small portions into dry skin on your hands and forearms (you need to use at least 10 ml of the substance). The skin should remain moisturized throughout the entire treatment period.
Disinfection of the patient's epidermis is carried out in the following way: the surface to be treated is completely moistened with the medicine, after which it is dried. The exposure should be at least 15 seconds. For epidermis saturated with sebaceous glands - at least 10 minutes.
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Use Hospidermina during pregnancy
It is prohibited to prescribe the drug during lactation or pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to prescribe the drug in case of intolerance to its components.
Side effects Hospidermina
The use of the solution may cause signs of allergy and irritation on the epidermis.
Storage conditions
Hospidermin must be kept in a place inaccessible to children and away from any sources of open fire. Temperature indicators - no higher than 30°C.
Shelf life
Hospidermin can be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic agent.
Application for children
Hospidermin is not used in pediatrics.
Analogues
The following medications are analogs of the drug: Ichthyol ointment, Elekasol, Methylene blue, Vishnevsky liniment and Biocid, as well as Fukortsin, Hospisept and Japanese pagoda tree tincture.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Hospidermin" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.