VIDENE®TINCTURENeonates
lCAUTIONSBroken skin.large open wounds
CAUTIONS, FURTHER INFORMATIONThe application of
povidone–iodine to large wounds or severe burns may
produce systemic adverse effects such as metabolic
acidosis, hypernatraemia and impairment of renal
function.
VIDENE®TINCTUREProcedures involving hot wire cautery
and diathermy
lSIDE-EFFECTS
▶Rare or very rareEye erythema.punctate keratitis
▶Frequency not knownCytotoxicity.eye discolouration.
hypothyroidism (in neonates)
lPREGNANCYSufficient iodine may be absorbed to affect
the fetal thyroid in the second and third trimester.
lBREAST FEEDINGAvoid regular or excessive use.
lRENAL IMPAIRMENTAvoid regular application to inflamed
or broken skin or mucosa.
lEFFECT ON LABORATORY TESTSMay interfere with thyroid
function tests.lMEDICINAL FORMS
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines
containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order
manufacturers include: liquid
Spray
▶Betadine(Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Povidone-Iodine 25 mg per 1 gramBetadine 2. 5 % dry powder spray
| 100 mlG£ 9. 95 DT = £ 9. 95
Liquid
CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 (Only for use with alcoholic
solutions)
▶Videne(Ecolab Healthcare Division)
Povidone-Iodine 75 mg per 1 mlVidene 7. 5 % surgical scrub solution
| 500 mlp£ 7. 67
Povidone-Iodine 100 mg per 1 mlVidene 10 % antiseptic solution|
500 mlG£ 7. 67 Videne alcoholic tincture| 500 mlp£ 7. 76ANTISEPTICS AND DISINFECTANTS›OTHER
Chlorhexidine
lINDICATIONS AND DOSE
CEPTON®LOTION
For skin disinfection in acne
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:(consult product literature)
CEPTON®SKIN WASH
For use as skin wash in acne
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:(consult product literature)
HIBITANE®PLUS 5% CONCENTRATE SOLUTION
General and pre-operative skin disinfection
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:(consult product literature)
HIBISCRUB®
Pre-operative hand and skin disinfection|General hand
and skin disinfection
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:Use as alternative to soap (consult product
literature)
HIBITANE OBSTETRIC®
For use in obstetrics and gynaecology as an antiseptic and
lubricant
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:To be applied to skin around vulva and perineum
and to hands of midwife or doctorHIBI®LIQUID HAND RUB+
Hand and skin disinfection
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:To be used undiluted (consult product literature)
HYDREX®SOLUTION
For pre-operative skin disinfection
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:(consult product literature)
HYDREX®SURGICAL SCRUB
For pre-operative hand and skin disinfection|General
hand disinfection
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:(consult product literature)
UNISEPT®
For cleansing and disinfecting wounds and burns and
swabbing in obstetrics
▶TO THE SKIN
▶Child:(consult product literature)IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In preterm neonates, use sparingly, monitor for skin
reactions, and do not allow solution to pool—risk of
severe chemical burns.lCONTRA-INDICATIONSAlcoholic solutions not suitable
before diathermy.alcoholic solutions not suitable for use
on neonatal skin.not for use in body cavities
lCAUTIONSAvoid contact with brain.avoid contact with
eyes.avoid contact with meninges.avoid contact with
middle ear
lDIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION
HIBITANE®PLUS 5% CONCENTRATE SOLUTIONFor pre-
operative skin preparation, dilute 1 in 10 ( 0. 5 %) with
alcohol 70 %. For general skin disinfection, dilute 1 in 100
( 0. 05 %) with water. Alcoholic solutions not suitable for use
before diathermy or on neonatal skin.lMEDICINAL FORMS
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines
containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order
manufacturers include: liquid, irrigation solution
Cream
▶Hibitane Obstetric(Derma UK Ltd)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 10 mg per 1 gramHibitane Obstetric 1 %
cream| 250 mlG£ 16. 95
Liquid
CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 (For ethanolic solutions (e.g.
ChloraPrep®and Hydrex®only)
EXCIPIENTS:May contain Fragrances
▶Cepton(Boston Healthcare Ltd)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 10 mg per 1 mlCepton 1 % medicated skin
wash| 150 mlG£ 33. 34
▶HiBiTane Plus(Molnlycke Health Care Ltd)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 50 mg per 1 mlHiBiTane Plus 5 %
concentrate solution| 5000 mlG£ 14. 50 DT = £ 14. 50
▶Hibi(Molnlycke Health Care Ltd)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 5 mg per 1 mlHiBi Liquid Hand Rub+ 0. 5 %
solution| 500 mlG£ 5. 25 DT = £ 5. 25
▶Hibiscrub(Molnlycke Health Care Ltd)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 40 mg per 1 mlHiBiScrub 4 % solution|
250 mlG£ 4. 25 DT = £ 4. 25 | 500 mlG£ 5. 25 DT = £ 5. 25 |
5000 mlG£ 24. 00 DT = £ 24. 00
▶Hydrex(Ecolab Healthcare Division)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 5 mg per 1 mlHydrex pink chlorhexidine
gluconate 0. 5 % solution| 600 mlG£ 4. 72 DT = £ 4. 72
Hydrex clear chlorhexidine gluconate 0. 5 % solution| 600 mlG
£ 4. 72 DT = £ 4. 72
Chlorhexidine gluconate 40 mg per 1 mlHydrex 4 % Surgical Scrub
| 250 mlG£ 4. 30 DT = £ 4. 25 | 500 mlG£ 4. 77 DT = £ 5. 25 |
5000 mlG£ 39. 75 DT = £ 24. 00
▶Sterets Unisept(Molnlycke Health Care Ltd)
Chlorhexidine gluconate 500 microgram per 1 mlSterets Unisept
0. 05 % solution 25 ml sachets| 25 sachetp£ 5. 54
Sterets Unisept 0. 05 % solution 100 ml sachets| 10 sachetp£ 6. 83762 Skin cleansers, antiseptics and desloughing agents BNFC 2018 – 2019
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