Isozide - H colourless - alcoholic solution for skin disinfection

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Isozid-H is used for the disinfection of the skin before injections, vaccinations, incisions, punctures and operations.

Application

1. What is Isozid-H colourless and what is it used for?

Isozid-H colourless is used for the disinfection of the skin before injections, vaccinations, incisions,
punctures and operations, unless Isozid-H coloured is preferred for marking purposes.

The range of action of Isozid-H extends to the most important pathogens. Its germicidal effect covers most bacteria, and the solution also has fungicidal and virucidal properties.
The alcohol content guarantees a rapid onset of action and allows effective cleaning, degreasing and disinfection of healthy, intact skin.
Hexetidine supports the bactericidal and fungicidal effect of the alcohols and gives the preparation a lasting effect, which means that the wound area remains germ-free even during operations.

How is it used?

What is Isozid-H and what is it used for?

Isozid-H is used for the disinfection of the skin before injections, vaccinations, incisions, punctures and
operations.
Isozid-H coloured is used when, for safety reasons, visual control of the disinfected skin areas is desired.

The range of action of Isozid-H extends to the most important pathogens. Its germicidal effect covers most bacteria, and the solution also has fungicidal and limited virucidal properties (against enveloped viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, SARS-CoV-2).

The alcohol content guarantees a rapid onset of action and allows effective cleaning, degreasing and disinfection of healthy, intact skin.
Hexetidine supports the bactericidal and fungicidal effect of the alcohols and gives the preparation a lasting effect, which means that the wound area remains germ-free even during operations.

What should you consider before taking it?

What should you consider before using Isozid-H?

Isozid-H must not be used,
if you are allergic to hexetidine, 2-propanol, 1-propanol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.

Warnings and precautions:
Isozid-H is not suitable for wound treatment and should not be applied to mucous membranes because of the alcohol content. Accidental wetting of the eye should be avoided as it can cause eye irritation. On open wounds, the alcohols cause a slight burning sensation. Isozid-H is not suitable for alcohol compresses.
As with all alcoholic disinfectants, it is important to avoid body parts lying in pools of disinfectant. It is also important to wipe body folds etc. (e.g. navel) carefully.
Disinfectant-soaked swabs should not be fixed to the skin for long periods of time.
Vapours from Isozid-H are flammable!

If you experience any side effects, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Note for the doctor:
Do not start diathermy (high-frequency heat therapy to stop bleeding) until the skin areas disinfected with Isozid-H are no longer wet.

Use of Isozid-H with other medicines
No interactions have been reported to date.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Repeated large-area applications at short intervals should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines
Not applicable

How should the medicine be taken?

How should Isozid-H be used?

Isozid-H is intended for use on healthy skin. Isozid-H is applied undiluted to the skin with a sterile swab, the strokes should be in one direction and the swab should always be used fresh. A triple coat is required to prepare the surgical field.
The disinfection time should not be less than 30 seconds for vaccinations and s.c., i.m., i.v. injections and 90 seconds for operations, punctures and incisions. For a limited virucidal effect, the disinfection time should be at least 60 seconds.

Repeated large-area applications at short intervals should be avoided in infants.

What side effects are possible?

How should Isozid-H be stored?

Store in the original container to protect the contents from light.
Do not store above 25 ºC, otherwise no special storage is necessary due to the high flash point (25 °C).
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "Use by:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated. Shelf life after first opening: 12 months.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In this way, you help to protect the environment.

Special storage instructions

5. How should Isozid-H be stored?

Store in the original container to protect the contents from light.
Do not store above 25 ºC, otherwise no special storage is necessary due to the high flash point (25 °C).

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use the medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "Use by:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated. Shelf life after first opening: 12 months.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In this way, you help to protect the environment.

Special information on the contents

Contents of the pack and further information

What Isozid-H contains

The active ingredients are: Hexetidine, 2-propanol and 1-propanol. 1 ml contains 1 mg hexetidine, 314 mg 2-propanol, 281 mg 1-propanol. Total alcohol content 75 vol%.

The other ingredients are: Lactic acid, glycerol, water
Isozid-H coloured also contains yellow orange S (E110).


What Isozid-H looks like and contents of the pack
Isozid-H colourless:
Colourless solution for application to the skin with an alcoholic odour, available in pack sizes of 15 ml, 100 ml, 500 ml, 5000 ml (in 10 bottles of 500 ml each).
Isozid-H coloured:
Orange coloured solution for application to the skin with an alcoholic odour, available in pack sizes of
500 ml, 5000 ml (in 10 bottles of 500 ml each).