Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner

Benzalkonium Chloride:

• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacokinetics
• Why is Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner prescribed?
• Dosage and administration
• Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) side effects, adverse reactions
• Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner contraindications
• Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special instructions
• Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner drug interactions
• Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) reviews

Pharmacological action

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner is an antiseptic. This medication is a quaternary ammonium compound, belongs to the cationic surfactant. Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) has antimicrobial and antiviral activity against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes simplex Type 2, Staphylococcus aureus, little active against Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans, Haemophilus ducreyi and Treponema pallidum.

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) is not active against Mycoplasma spp.

This medicine exerts spermicidal action which is due to the ability to damage the sperm membrane; inhibits sperm motility, disrupting electrolyte balance of the aqueous phase of cervical mucus.

Pharmacokinetics

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) for external and local application is practically not absorbed.

Why is Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner prescribed?

For external use only. Topical solution - a primary and delayed primary wound treatment, prevention of secondary infection of wounds hospital strains of microorganisms (injury of soft and bone tissue, burns), festering wounds, drainage of bone cavities following surgery for osteomyelitis.

Weight thick - superficial thermal burns, trophic ulcers, long-unhealed wounds of soft tissues (including infected), pyo-inflammatory skin diseases and diabetes mellitus; paraproctitis.

Tablets and capsules for intravaginal use, vaginal suppositories, creams, tampons - local contraception for women of reproductive age: for the presence of contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives or intrauterine devices, in the postpartum period, lactation, after the termination of pregnancy in premenopause period at irregular sexual life, omission or delay in receiving consistently used oral contraceptives.

Liquid concentrate - disinfection of facilities and medical products.

Dosage and administration

Topically. The solution was diluted with distilled water to make 1% aqueous solution, impregnated gauze dressings, napkins or tampons and put on the wound daily.

Mass is applied at the rate of 0.2-0.4 g/cm2 of wound surface, pre-clean the wound from the purulent discharge, necrotic tissue, or impose gauze or use turundas impregnated with drugs. The maximum daily dose is 50 g. Ligation is carried out daily, the course of treatment is 14 days.

Intravaginally. Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) entered deeply into the vagina before coition; in case of repeated sexual intercourse it should be re-imposition of tablets, capsules, suppositories, creams; tampon can be removed not earlier than 3 h after the last sexual intercourse but no later than 24 hours after its installation (with repeated sexual acts for 1 day shift tampon is not required).

Concentrate Liquid. Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) used for disinfection after prior dilution with water.

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) side effects, adverse reactions

Contact dermatitis, candidiasis, vulvovaginal and allergic reactions.

With prolonged use of Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) it is possible a local irritation.

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride), contact dermatitis, malignant neoplasm of the skin; for intravaginal use - coleitis, ulceration and irritation of the mucous membrane of the vagina and uterus.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner has no negative impact on pregnancy. This medicine is not excreted in breast milk and it can be used during lactation.

Special instructions

To improve the efficiency it requires careful observance of the application method. Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) can be used in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or intrauterine device. You should avoid bathing or irrigation of the vagina with soapy water for 2 hours before and within 2 hours after sexual intercourse (this medication is destroyed by soap), outdoor toilet is only possible with clean water.

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride) is incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants as well as citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts and tartrates.

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner drug interactions

Any substance introduced intravaginally can reduce local spermicidal action (including soaps and solutions containing it). Iodine solutions inactivate Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Benzalkonium Chloride).

Isopropyl Alcohol:

• Uses
• Warnings
• Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Isopropyl Alcohol) reviews

Active Ingredients Purpose

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Isopropyl Alcohol) alcohol 62% by weight Antiseptic

Benzyl Alcohol 6.1% Bacteriacide

Tannic Acid 1.5% Astringent

Picric Acid 0.2% Bacteriacide

Uses

Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Isopropyl Alcohol) is a highly effective germicide, formulated expressly for minor wounds and burns. Its four-way action reduces pain, checks capillary bleeding, promotes healing, and aids in the prevention of infection.

Warnings

For external use only.

FLAMMABLE. Do not spray while smoking or near fire. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container or place where temperature exceeds 120 F. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. If irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions

Cleanse wound with Cinder Suds® soap. Saturate sterile dressing with Germicide-3 Surface Disinfectant Cleaner (Isopropyl Alcohol). Leave in place at least five minutes; add Nitrotan® to keep dressing wet. Remove dressing, allow to dry, and apply antiseptic dressing. Renew at least once daily.

Inactive Ingredients

Isobutane and propane

Mfd. by Cramer Products, Inc. Gardner, Kansas 66030

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Purpose

Antiseptic

Bacteriacide

Astringent

Bacteriacide

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Germicidal Wound Care Spray

Prevents Infection

Promotes Healing

Reduces Pain

Checks Capillary Bleeding

WARNING:

EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE

CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE

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NET WT 8 OZ (226 g)