Properties
What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name (Active Substance): octenidine Clinical-Pharmacological Group: Antiseptics → Antiseptics for External Use Octenisan is an antimicrobial wash lotion for skin and hair, which achieves a strong antiseptic and antimicrobial effect through the action of octenidine dihydrochloride. Since the beginning of the 20th century, antiseptics have been widely used in medicine to inhibit the growth of microbes on skin and mucous membranes. The use of antiseptics is recommended for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. About 20 years ago, German specialists (Schülke) created an innovative antiseptic formula – octenidine (octenidine dihydrochloride), which, due to its special properties, is actively used for antisepsis of skin, mucous membranes, and wounds. Octenidine dihydrochloride A chemical substance, each molecule of which contains not one, but two cationically active centers, which explains the strong and prolonged antimicrobial activity of octenidine. Spectrum of action of octenidine dihydrochloride Gram + bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus/MRSA, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus faecalis, Escherichia Coli; Gram - bacteria: Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Gardnerella vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Intracellular pathogens: Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urelyticum Yeasts and molds: Candida Albicans, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum gypseum, Epidermophyton floccosum Protozoa: Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas gallinae Viruses: Herpes simplex, HBV, HCV, HIV Octenisan Effectiveness Does not cause the proliferation of resistant strains Has a broad spectrum of action Has a rapid effect Is hypoallergenic Safe (used from 0 age, in pregnant women, elderly) Blood, mucus, enzymes - do not affect its effectiveness Has no residual effect after application Is stable, does not decompose under the influence of various physical and chemical factors (unlike chlorhexidine) Problem Minimizing and preventing the development of nosocomial infections is a current problem in modern medicine; 90% of hospital-acquired infections are of bacterial origin, and their most frequent causative agents are Staphylococcus aureus/MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae. And its solutions The level of nosocomial infection prevention largely determines the scale of potential savings. Reducing the "infection reservoir" is one of the main factors in preventing nosocomial infections. Disinfection of an infected patient plays an important role in the prevention of nosocomial infections. In English hospitals, at any given time, 8.2% of the adult population is infected with healthcare-acquired infections (HCAI), which causes approximately 5000 deaths annually. Due to additional treatment costs, the cost of HCAI for the National Health Service is approximately £1 billion. 15% of all nosocomial infections can be prevented, which will reduce mortality and save funds allocated for additional medical expenses. Inconsistency of preventive measures can lead to the spread of infection by an infected patient. Octenisan, wash lotion for skin and hair _ Advantages Octenisan meets all the essential requirements for an antiseptic: The only antimicrobial wash lotion with octenidine dihydrochloride, which achieves a strong antiseptic and antimicrobial effect. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, including against multidrug-resistant strains (MRSA) Safe skin care product _ hypoallergenic, PH neutral, does not contain dyes, soap, or fragrances.
