OCTENIDERM

OCTENIDERM colorless skin antiseptic solution with spray pump

Important notes (mandatory information)

octeniderm colourless.

Indications

Loss of appetite; digestive problems, especially in the case of functional disorders of the excretory biliary system.

For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and consult your doctor or pharmacist.


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR USERS

octeniderm colourless

Active ingredients

Octenidine dihydrochloride, 1-propanol (Ph.Eur.), 2-propanol (Ph.Eur.).

Composition

100 g solution contains: 0.1 g octenidine dihydrochloride, 30.0 g 1-propanol (Ph.Eur.), 45.0 g 2-propanol (Ph.Eur.). Other ingredient: purified water.

Indications

Skin disinfection before surgical procedures, catheterisation of blood vessels, blood and cerebrospinal fluid sampling, injections, punctures, excisions, cannulations, biopsies and for suture care. If no special hand disinfectant is available, octeniderm colourless can also be used for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients.

Side effects

Frequent use may cause skin irritation such as redness, burning and itching. Allergic reactions (e.g. contact eczema) are also possible.

Schülke und Mayr GmbH
D-22840 Norderstedt
Telephone: 040 52100-666
info@schuelke.com

This package leaflet was last revised in January 2022.

octeniderm colourless

Our plus

* Residual effect for at least 48 hours.
* Broad antiseptic spectrum of action (bactericidal incl. mycobacteria and MRSA, levurocidal, fungicidal, limited virucidal incl. HIV, HBV, HCV, HSV, adenovirus and rotavirus).
* Rapid onset of action.

Indications

Preoperative skin antisepsis/postoperative suture care. Before inserting vascular catheters (e.g. CVC). Before injections, blood sampling, punctures, excisions, cannulations and biopsies. If no special hand disinfectant is available, octeniderm colourless can also be used for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection.

Instructions for use

Before all invasive procedures

Spray the affected skin area/apply with a soaked swab, ensure complete wetting of the skin and observe the contact times. Absorb excess preparation to avoid puddling.

For preoperative skin antisepsisMechanically

shorten the hair on the affected skin area. Preoperative washing (e.g. with octenisan) is recommended. To avoid smudging skin markings, use only skin marking pens with sufficient alcohol resistance (e.g. Devon Surgical Mini Marking Pen (REF 31146020)). When sticking incision films, ensure sufficient drying to avoid impairing adhesion.

Microbiological efficacy

Efficacy	Concentration	Contact time
bactericidal EN13727	ready to use	15 sec.
MRSA	ready to use	15 sec.
mycobactericidal EN14348	ready to use	60 sec.
limited virucidal EN14476	ready to use	15 sec.
HSV EN14476	ready to use	15 sec.
Adenovirus according to DVV	ready to use	60 sec.
Rotavirus EN14476, according to DVV	ready to use	30 sec.

Area of application	Concentration	Contact time
Skin with few sebaceous glands: Before joint punctures according to VAH	ready to use	60 sec.
Skin with few sebaceous glands: Before injections and blood sampling according to VAH	ready to use	15 sec.
Skin with few sebaceous glands: For pre- and postoperative skin disinfection according to VAH	ready to use	60 sec.
Skin with many sebaceous glands according to VAH	ready to use	2 min.

Listings
VAH certificate.

Product data

Composition

100 g solution contains: Active ingredients: Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1 g, 1-propanol (Ph.Eur.) 30.0 g, 2-propanol (Ph.Eur.) 45.0 g. Other ingredient: purified water.

Chemical-physical data:

• Density: approx. 0.85 g/cm3/20°C
• Colour: colourless
• Flash point: 24°C/Method: DIN 51755 Part 1
• Form: liquid
• pH: Not applicable

Special notes

For external use on intact skin. Keep medicines out of reach of children. Due to the high alcohol content, the product should not be used on premature babies and newborns with immature skin (e.g. impaired skin barrier function). Flammable. Do not bring into contact with flames or switched-on electrical heating sources. Absorb excess preparation to avoid puddling. When using thermocautery or other electrical devices, ensure sufficient drying.

In case of accidental eye contact with octeniderm colourless, rinse immediately with plenty of water with the eyelid open for several minutes. Avoid inhaling vapours. When used before glucose testing (e.g. haemogluco sticks), allow the preparation to dry thoroughly to avoid possible impairment of the test results. If octeniderm colourless comes into contact with products based on PVP-iodine, severe brown to violet discolouration may occur. Do not combine octeniderm colourless with coloured products.

Do not use medicines after the expiry date.

Shelf life after opening

18 months.

Environmental information

schülke manufactures its products using advanced, safe and environmentally friendly processes, economically and in compliance with high quality standards.

Expert opinions and information

You can find an overview of the product on the Internet at www.schuelke.com. For individual questions: Customer Sales Service Telephone: +49 40 52100-666 E-mail: info@schuelke.com

This package leaflet was last revised in April 2023.

Source: Information from the package leaflet
Status: 11/2023
Indications: Loss of appetite; digestive problems, especially in the case of functional disorders of the excretory biliary system.