Ecutan 5% Antiseptic Solution 1l

Ecutan 5% (50 mg/ml) must always be diluted before use:

• Pre-operative disinfection of intact skin:

• Dilution with an alcoholic solution up to 0.5% (5 mg/ml): Dilute 1 ml of product with 10 ml of 70% alcohol. Clip the coat and wash the skin with soap and water to remove dirt. Then scrub the skin twice for 3 minutes each time using sterile gauze soaked in the diluted solution. Rinse off any chlorhexidine residue with water after each scrubbing. Always start scrubbing from the center.

• Dilution with an aqueous solution up to 0.05% (0.5 mg/ml): Dilute 1 ml of product with 100 ml of water. Clip the coat and wash the skin with soap and water to remove dirt. Then, scrub the skin twice for 3 minutes each time using sterile gauze soaked in the diluted solution. Rinse off any chlorhexidine residue with water after each scrubbing. Always start scrubbing from the center.

Do not use if you are hypersensitive to chlorhexidine or any of the other ingredients.

Do not apply to mucous membranes.

This is a medecine available without a prescription.. Do not use long without medical advice. Read the instructions carefully. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Keep the manual as it contains important information. Ask for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Consult your doctor if adverse reactions.

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