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Septyl
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Indications Septila
It is used to treat infiltrates, furuncles, panaritiums, and mastitis in the early stages. It is used to apply compresses and as rubdowns. It is also used to disinfect the surgeon's hands before performing an operation.
Release form
The product is released in the form of a liquid for external treatment, in a container with a volume of 0.1 l.
Pharmacodynamics
After local external treatment, the substance has a disinfectant, antiseptic and local irritant effect. Ethyl alcohol coagulates protein activity, and in addition, it affects viruses and gram-positive and -negative microbes.
Dosing and administration
The medicine is used externally - for compresses or rubdowns, as well as for disinfecting the skin (for example, on the hands).
When rubbing or applying compresses, it is necessary to dilute ethyl alcohol with water (the proportions are 1 to 1) - this is necessary to avoid the appearance of a burn.
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Use Septila during pregnancy
Pregnant and lactating women are allowed to prescribe Septil only in situations where the probable benefit exceeds the possibility of developing any complications in the fetus or infant.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated for use in case of intolerance to medicinal components, as well as in case of inflammation of the skin, which is acute.
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Side effects Septila
Local treatments with the drug may cause irritation of the mucous membranes or epidermis. If any side effects occur, consult a doctor.
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Storage conditions
Septil must be kept in a tightly closed container, out of the reach of small children.
Shelf life
Septil can be used within 5 years from the date of release of the therapeutic agent.
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Application for children
In children, the medicine can only be used with the permission of a doctor.
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Analogues
The analogs of the drug are Septil Plus, Farmasept with Biosept and Septol, and in addition to this Antiseptol, Septosteril, Vitasept with Ethanol, Euraethyl and Etilosept with Megasept-Mvk and Spirtol. Also on the list are Ethyl, ethyl and medical alcohol.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Septyl" 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.