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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Biocide is an antiseptic, has a disinfecting effect. 0.1 ml of the solution contains 1 ml of the disinfectant "Gembar", as well as 0.1 ml of chamomile extract.
Due to the presence of the disinfecting element "Gembar" in the composition of the drug, its antiviral, antimicrobial and antimycotic activity develops. Chamomile extract contributes to the development of a moderate local anti-inflammatory and wound healing effect. Other constituent components are required for adjustment and shaping. [1]
Indications Biocide
It is used as an antiseptic, which is used to treat the epidermis in the areas where surgery or injection will be performed in patients, as well as in donors on the elbows. In addition, it is prescribed for the disinfection of the hands of surgeons , as well as for the treatment of hands, which is of a hygienic nature.
Release form
The release of drugs is realized in the form of an aqueous medicinal solution for external treatment procedures, inside containers with a volume of 0.25 or 0.5 liters.
Dosing and administration
With the hygienic treatment of hands by doctors in hospitals, kindergartens or schools, as well as people working in the food industry or perfumery and cosmetic salons, etc. - you need to use 3 ml of the substance for the hands. The medicine is rubbed into the epidermis until it dries completely (the exposure is at least half a minute).
For the treatment of hands by surgeons: you must first wash your forearms with your hands under running warm water (with soap) (the procedure lasts 2 minutes), and then dry them using a sterile gauze napkin. After that, the brushes are treated with 5 ml of the substance, rubbing it into the epidermis for 150 seconds (the skin must remain moist). Then the skin is again treated with 5 ml of liquid and the above procedure is repeated. The total duration of the processing period is 5 minutes.
Treatment performed with the operating area: the epidermis must be wiped twice successively with different sterile swabs soaked in the medicine. After completing the procedure, you must wait 2 minutes.
Treatment carried out with the injection area: wipe the epidermis using a cotton swab soaked in disinfectant liquid. After finishing processing, you need to wait 1 minute.
- Application for children
It is forbidden to use for persons under 2 years of age.
Use Biocide during pregnancy
There are no specific indications regarding the use of Biocide for hepatitis B or pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to appoint people with increased intolerance to the active and auxiliary components of the medication.
Side effects Biocide
Drug intolerance can lead to the appearance of epidermal allergy symptoms - rashes and redness.
Interactions with other drugs
It is forbidden to use Biocide together with other antiseptic liquids.
The active element of the Gembar disinfectant is not compatible with anionic detergents and soap.
Storage conditions
The biocide should be kept out of the reach of children, in a dark place, inside a tightly sealed container. It is forbidden to freeze the medicine. Temperature values - no higher than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
The biocide is allowed to be used within 24 months from the date of manufacture of the medicinal product.
Analogs
Analogues of drugs are Antisept, Hydroperit, Ethanol, Aseptaviol with Decamethoxin, Ilon with Brilliant Green and Mukosanin with Akhdez. In addition, Vitapharm, Hospicept and Betadine with Miramidez, Yodditserin with Sanguirithrine and Bioantisept. Also on the list are Pharmasept, Bonaderm, Cutasept and Septocid with Dettola solution, Ethyl, Ichthyol, Furacilin and Octenisept with Medasept.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Biocide" 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.