Sterillium Virugard hand disinfectant

Sterillium Virugard hand disinfectant in detail

How to use?
The product is used undiluted and rubbed into dry hands. For hygienic hand disinfection, rub at least 3 ml into dry hands for 30 seconds and keep moist for a further 30 seconds. Apply twice in the event of contact with pathogens. For surgical hand disinfection, rub at least 1.5 minutes into dry hands and forearms and keep moist for 3 minutes. Do not use in the immediate vicinity of the eyes or open wounds. If the solution comes into contact with the eyes, the open eyes should be washed with running water for a few minutes.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor.

Overdosage?
If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will personalise it, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine may be used for a maximum of 1 year after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Dry skin (xeroderma)
- Skin irritation
- Allergic hypersensitivity of the skin (allergic dermatitis)

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Ethanol (alcohol) cools the skin and is used to disinfect the skin and mucous membranes. Alcohol-water mixtures kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. They are also used to disinfect instruments and surfaces.

Application

- Disinfection of hands before and after contact with people (hygienic hand disinfection) - Disinfection in preparation for an operation

Dosage

Hygienic hand disinfection:a sufficient amount (at least 3 ml)a sufficient amountChildren, adolescents and adultsseveral times a day (if necessary)Surgical hand disinfection:a sufficient amounta sufficient amountAdultsbefore surgeryIn the case of certain germs, longer exposure times may need to be observed, irrespective of the general minimum requirements.The use on infants and small children may only be carried out after consultation with a doctor.