octenisept®antiseptic solution
Our Plus
- broad spectrum of antiseptic efficacy
- fast onset of action (1 min.)
- very good skin and mucous membrane tolerance
- suitable for infants and premature babies*
- safe use during pregnancy (after the first trimester)¹
- painless and colourless treatment
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Fields of Application
Wound treatment
- Antiseptic treatment of traumatic, acute, chronic, surgical and burn wounds.
Mucous membrane antiseptic
- prior to diagnostic and surgical interventions in the anogenital (e.g. before obliteration of haemorrids), the urogenital area (e.g. before placing an intra-uterine device (IUD), the vaginal area, before prenatal, intranatal and postnatal manipulations) and in the oral cavity (e.g. before tooth extractions)
- before placing urinary tract catheters
- for preop. skin antisepsis in the area close to mucous membranes
Product Profile
octenisept® is very effective and well tolerated. Its unique combination of Octenidine and Phenoxyethanol ensures a rapid and broad based antiseptic effect, thus eliminates existing microbes and prevention of recurrence infections which helps wound to heal faster without obstacles.
Instructions for use
- Moisturize the treated area evenly and thoroughly with the antiseptic.
- Swab method: Rub concerned areas with saturated swabs. Swabbing is the prefered method of application.
- Spray method: In individual cases spray octenisept® directly on poorly accessible areas of the skin and mucous membrane. Make sure all areas are evenly moistened.
- octenisept® may also be applied by rinsing the oral cavity
Microbiological efficacy
| Efficacy | Concentration | Contact time |
|---|---|---|
| bactericidal EN13727 | ready-to-use | 15 sec. |
| Chlamydia trachomatis | ready-to-use | 30 sec. |
| MRSA | ready-to-use | 15 sec. |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | ready-to-use | 30 sec. |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa EN13727 | ready-to-use | 15 sec. |
| Gardnerella vaginalis | ready-to-use | 30 sec. |
| Candida albicans | ready-to-use | 15 sec. |
| virucidal against enveloped viruses EN14476 | ready-to-use | 15 sec. |
| HSV EN14476 | ready-to-use | 15 sec. |
| Trichomonads spp. | ready-to-use | 30 sec. |
| Application area | Concentration | Contact time |
|---|---|---|
| ano- and urogenital | ready-tot-use | 1 min. |
| before bladder catheterisation | ready-tot-use | 1 min. |
| dabbing of the oral cavity | ready-tot-use | 1 min. |
| rinsing of the oral cavity | ready-tot-use | 20 sec. |
| skin antisepsis before caesarean operation | ready-tot-use | 2 min. |
| wounds | ready-tot-use | 1 min. |
Product data
Composition:
100g solution contains: Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1g, 2-Phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.) 2.0g
Other ingredients:
cocamidopropylbetaine, sodium D gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water
Chemical-physical data
Special advice
- To prevent possible tissue injury, the product must not be injected into the deep tissue using a syringe. The product is intended for superficial use only (application by swab or spray pump).
- octenisept® should not be used for irrigating the abdominal cavity (e.g. intraoperatively), the urinary bladder and nose or eardrum.
- Do not swallow octenisept®.
- Do not enter it into the blood circuit, e.g. by being accidently injected.
- Do not mix octenisept® with other compounds.
- Do not use octenisept® in combination with PVP-iodine based antiseptics.
- Bandages and incision foils can be applied after octenisept® has dried off completely.
- In rare cases octenisept® may cause slight burning.
- octenisept® can be heated up to body temperature.
- octenisept® expires three years after opening.
- Once the container has been opened octenisept® should not be used for more than three years but not beyond the expiry date.
- As a general prinicple: administrating of any pharmaceuticals within the first trimester of pregnancy should be carried out under strict indication and medical supervision.
- Microbiological efficacies on specific germs have only been carried out in in-vitro tests.
- Usage of octenisept® in the eye should be avoided. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Do not freeze.
Information for order
| Item | Delivery form | Item no. |
|---|---|---|
| octenisept® antiseptic solution 50 ML | 20/Carton | on request |
| octenisept® antiseptic solution 500 ML | 20/Carton | on request |
These products are not available in every country. For more information please contact our local subsidiary or distributor.
Environmental information
¹Briese et al. (2010): Efficacy and tolerability of a local acting antiseptic agent in the treatment of vaginal dysbiosi during pregnancy; in Arch Gynecol Obste
*Please read the package leaflet.
octenisept®
Composition: 100 g solution contain: octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1 g, phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.) 2.0 g ; Other ingredients: cocamidopropylbetaine, sodium D gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water. - Indications: For repeated, short-term antiseptic treatment of mucous membranes, adjacent skin and as adjuvant antiseptic wound treatment. octenisept® is intended for superficial application and must not be applied e.g. by syringe into the depths of the tissue. Contraindications: octenisept® may not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. octenisept® should not be used for rinsing the abdominal cavity (e.g. intra-operatively) or the bladder, nor the tympanic membrane. Undesirable effects: rare: burning, redness, itching and warmth at the application site, very rare: allergic contact reaction, e.g. temporary redness at the application site; frequency unknown: after lavage of deep wounds with a syringe, persistent edema, erythema and also tissue necrosis have been reported, in some cases requiring surgical revision . Rinsing of the oral cavity may cause a transitory bitter sensation. Special warnings and special precautions for use: Do not swallow octenisept® and do not allow octenisept® to pass into the circulation, e.g. as a result of accidental injection. Usage of octenisept® in the eye should be avoided. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this user information, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
To prevent possible tissue injury, the product must not be injected into the deep tissue using a syringe. The product is intended for superficial use only (application by swab or spray pump).
Manufacturer: Schülke & Mayr GmbH, 22840 Norderstedt, Germany, Tel. +49 40 52100-0, info@schuelke.com