Antiseptics hand / skin Scrub

Description:

Composition:

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution IP – 20 % v/v
(Eq. to Chlorhexidine Gluconate – 4 % w/v)
Purified Water IP

Mechanisms of Action :

CHG elicits both bacteriostatic and bactericidal activities based on the concentration. The efficacy of CHG as a suitable agent against microbe lies in its ability to disrupt the microbial cell wall. As a result of which the ATP- nucleic acid leaks out. CHG interacts with phosphate group of microbial cells which in turn affects the osmotic equilibrium. Hence causing cell death.

Salient Features:

Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.
High foaming and viscosity.
Effectively removes oil and debris from the skin.
Non-staining and skin friendly.
Easy to wash off.
Persistent antimicrobial activity up to 6 hours.
Effective even in the presence of organic matter.
Contact Time: 2 minutes.

Applications & Directions for Use:

Applications	Directions of Use
Pre-surgical hand scrubbing by healthcare practitioners	Wet hands and forearms with water. Dispense 5 ml of XEPI^TM Scrub CHG and scrub thoroughly over palms and arms till elbows for 2 minutes to develop copious suds. Rinse under running water. Repeat twice and dry with sterile towel.
Pre-surgical scrubbing at the operative site	Wet the shaved skin area with water. Apply sufficient amount of XEPI^TM Scrub CHG (1 ml is sufficient to cover an area of 20-30 sq.in) and scrub thoroughly for 2 minutes. Rinse off with sterile gauze. Paint the skin with SANMEDIN 5% and allow it to dry.