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Hospidermin
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Hospidermin is a disinfectant. Included in the group of antiseptics.
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ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Hospidermina
It is used for the treatment of hands and epidermis, as well as disinfection of the operating area on the body. In addition, the solution is used for the treatment of stitches made after the operation and disinfection of the epidermis during invasive treatment or diagnosis procedures.
Release form
The release of the substance is realized in the form of a solution for external treatment in vials with a capacity of 0.25 l, equipped with a spray bottle, or vials with a volume of 1 l.
Pharmacodynamics
Hospidermin has fungicidal and bactericidal properties, shows activity relative to mycobacteria, and also inactivates viruses, including type B hepatitis and HIV. Reduces the number of temporary dermal microflora in 100 thousand times in half a minute.
The drug demonstrates high efficiency against permanent skin microflora, thereby providing high-quality surgical disinfection of the epidermis. The drug does not lose its properties in the presence of blood and serum with protein.
Dosing and administration
The drug is applied to the epidermis undiluted. It is used for the surgical disinfection of the hands of medical professionals. Helps in the elimination of acquired (transient) pathogenic microflora, as well as the usual epidermal microbes (permanent flora).
Before using the drug, you must wash your hands and then dry them with a regular disposable cloth. Then for 4 minutes, rub the drug in small portions into the dry skin on the hands with the forearms (you need to use at least 10 ml of the substance). The skin should remain hydrated throughout the entire treatment period.
Disinfecting treatment of the epidermis of the patient occurs in this way - the surface to be treated is completely wetted with medicine, and then dried. Exposure should be at least 15 seconds. For the epidermis saturated with sebaceous glands - at least 10 minutes.
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Use Hospidermina during pregnancy
It is forbidden to prescribe the drug during lactation or pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to prescribe the drug for intolerance against its constituent elements.
Side effects Hospidermina
The use of the solution can cause signs of allergies and irritation on the epidermis.
Storage conditions
Hospidermin is required to be kept in a place closed to children, as well as far from any source of open fire. Temperature indicators are not higher than 30 ° С.
Shelf life
Hospidermin can be used within 36 months of the manufacture of a therapeutic agent.
Application for children
Hospidermin is not used in pediatrics.
Analogs
Analogues of the medication are such drugs: Ichthyol ointment, Eleksol, Methylene blue, Vishnevsky liniment and Biocide, as well as Fukortsin, Hospicept and tincture of Japanese Sophora.
Manufacturer
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Hospidermin" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.