Octenidine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Octenidine hydrochloride

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Disinfectant, antiseptic, belonging to the group of pyridines.

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.

High efficiency against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Also effective against Chlamydia and fungi. It does not work sporocidal. The substance is not fresorized. It can also be used on the mucous membranes of the mouth and genitals.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Antiseptic therapy for interdigital mycoses and wound treatment (treatment period max. 14 days).
  • Preoperatively or before diagnostic procedures for disinfection of mucous membranes (oral cavity) or skin (including the ano-genital area, vagina, vulva, glans penis).

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Spray or swab the preparation or rinse the affected areas. Exposure time on the skin at least 1 minute, in the oral cavity at least 20 seconds.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Remember! Do not use simultaneously with antiseptics based on polyvidon iodine on adjacent skin areas (strong brown or violet color reactions)!

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Octenisept (combination with phenoxyethanol)

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Staubach P (2017) Antiseptic active ingredients in topical preparations. Dermatologist 68: 835-849

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020