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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The septoderm has disinfectant properties, it is included in the group of antiseptics.
Indications Septoderm
It is used for disinfecting the skin on the hands and the body before performing surgical or hygienic procedures.
Release form
The release is carried out in the form of a solution based on alcohol used for external processing.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has fungicidal and bactericidal properties. Effectively acts against the hepatitis B virus (confirmed by antigenic research), as well as HIV, and besides it prevents the activity of the action of rotaviruses.
Dosing and administration
To carry out hygienic treatment of hands for the purpose of decontamination, it is necessary to take at least 3 ml of medication, and for half a minute rub the liquid into the dry skin of the hands. After disinfection, hands are cleaned with clean water and soap (approximately 2 minutes).
For surgical disinfection of hands - wipe dry skin on the arms with forearms for 3 minutes (requires at least 10 ml LS), until the drug is completely absorbed. During the treatment process, you should constantly moisturize your hands using a concentrated liquid.
Treatment of the skin for decontamination before performing surgical procedures, punctures, incisions or injections - it is necessary to spray or moisten, using a swab, the skin area on which manipulations will be performed.
Dry skin treatment before the injection or puncture procedure - rub the concentrated solution into the skin for 15 seconds.
Before performing punctures in the field of hollow organs or cavities and joints, and also before performing surgical procedures - treat the skin with medication for at least 60 seconds.
When treating the epidermis of fatty type - during the application of the solution, the skin needs to be moistened all the time. The treatment procedure lasts a minimum of 10 minutes.
To inactivate the activity of the hepatitis B virus:
- without protein loads - the time of treatment with the drug is 3 minutes;
- with protein loads - the processing period is 5 minutes.
For the procedure for inactivating rotaviruses, the treatment with medicament lasts a maximum of 60 seconds.
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Use Septoderm during pregnancy
It is forbidden to use Septoderm during pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to use the solution, if on the hands or other areas of treatment there are open wounds, ulcerative lesions and so on.
Overdose
In case of prolonged inhalation of solution vapors or its accidental oral administration, signs of intoxication may develop.
In such cases, it is necessary to perform such activities as gastric lavage, and, if necessary, artificial respiration. In other situations, procedures appropriate to the symptoms appear.
Storage conditions
The septoderm should be kept in a place that is not accessible to children. Temperature values are not higher than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
The septoderm is allowed to be applied within 36 months after the release of the therapeutic agent.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Septoderm" 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.