Octenisept - Lösung zur Wund- und Schleimhautdesinfektion

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Wound disinfection

Application

On the skin

How is it used?

What is Octenisept and what is it used for?

Octenisept is a disinfectant for external use and for use on mucous membranes. Octenidine has a comprehensive germicidal effect. It is effective against bacteria, fungi and certain viruses. The development of resistance of infectious agents (resistance) to octenidine is not to be feared due to the mode of action.

Areas of application:
For repeated, time-limited antiseptic treatment of mucous membranes and transitional epithelium before surgical procedures.
In the oral cavity, e.g. before tooth extractions or curettages (surgical removal of tissue), in the urogenital tract, e.g. before hysterectomies (surgical removal of the uterus) and in the rectal area (e.g. before the obliteration of hemorrhoids).

In the vaginal area using an applicator spray head for uncomplicated bacterial infections and infections caused by fungi
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For time-limited wound and suture care. For time-limited antiseptic treatment of infected skin wounds.

Octenisept can be used in adults and children without age restrictions. The safety and harmlessness of the application has also been proven in premature babies from the 24th week of pregnancy.

If there is no success after repeated use or if there is even a deterioration, contact your doctor.

Ingredients

octenidine

What should you consider before taking it?

What should you consider before using Octenisept?

Octenisept must not be used,
if you are allergic to octenidine dihydrochloride or 2-phenoxyethanol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.
The medicine should not be used for rinsing in the abdominal cavity (e.g. intraoperatively) and the bladder, nor should it be used on the eardrum.

Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Octenisept.
Do not swallow the medicine in large quantities or allow it to enter the bloodstream, e.g.
by accidental injection.

To prevent possible tissue damage, the preparation must not be injected under pressure into the tissue or injected. In the case of wound cavities, drainage must be ensured at all times (e.g. drainage, flap).

The use in premature babies with low birth weight should be done with caution. Octenisept can cause severe skin damage in these patients. Remove excess medicine and make sure that the solution does not remain on the skin for longer than necessary (including materials soaked with the solution with direct contact to the patient).

Avoid using Octenisept in the eye. In case of eye contact, rinse the eyes thoroughly with plenty of water immediately.

Use of Octenisept together with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or intend to take any other medicines. Do not use with antiseptics (disinfectants) on a PVP-iodine basis on adjacent skin areas, as this can lead to severe brown to violet discoloration in the border areas.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
If necessary, Octenisept can be considered during pregnancy. Current experience with pregnant women does not indicate any risk.

Octenisept can be used if necessary during breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines
The use of Octenisept has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.

How should the medicine be taken?

How to use Octenisept?

Always use the medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

For use on the (mucous) membrane.

Apply to the areas to be disinfected. In the case of the 50 ml pack size, spray onto the areas to be disinfected. If necessary, rinsing can also be carried out, especially in the area of the oral cavity. Wet the areas to be disinfected completely and leave to act for 1 minute.

When rinsing the oral cavity, rinse intensively with approx. 20 ml Octenisept for 20 seconds and allow an additional exposure time of one minute. Octenisept is used undiluted. The solution is not suitable for ingestion.

For skin disinfection (e.g. before a caesarean section), an exposure time of 2 minutes must be observed for the undiluted preparation.

The exposure time must always be observed and must not be shortened by drying beforehand.

For vaginal use, the spray cap of the applicator should be pressed down ten times in succession, see use of the applicator spray head. After completing vaginal therapy with Octenisept, it is advisable to build up the vaginal flora using vaginal capsules containing lactobacilli in order to promote the restoration of the natural bacterial balance.

Use in children and adolescents
The use is identical in children, adolescents and adults.
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If you have used more Octenisept than you shouldThere is no knowledge of overdoses. However, an overdose is very unlikely with a medicine that is used externally.

What side effects are possible?

How to store Octenisept?

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No special storage conditions are required.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after (Use by). The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

After opening, use for no longer than 3 years, but not beyond the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Special storage instructions

How to store Octenisept?

No special storage conditions are required.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after (Use by). The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

After opening, use for no longer than 3 years, but not beyond the expiry date stated on the packaging.
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Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and further information

What Octenisept contains
The active ingredients are: octenidine dihydrochloride and 2-phenoxyethanol.
100 g solution contains 0.1 g octenidine dihydrochloride and 2.0 g 2-phenoxyethanol.

The other ingredients are: (3-coconut fatty acid amide propyl) dimethylazaniumylacetate, sodium D-gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water

What Octenisept looks like and contents of the pack
clear, colorless, almost odorless solution for application to the skin

250 ml, 500 ml and 1 L plastic bottles with hinged lid
50 ml plastic bottle with spray head
50 ml plastic bottle with applicator spray head