Title: Chlorhexidine Bigluconate 20% Solution (1 Liter)
Enhanced Description
Chlorhexidine Bigluconate 20% Solution (1 Liter) is a powerful, broad-spectrum disinfectant ideal for various applications in healthcare settings and beyond. This concentrated solution provides exceptional antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microorganisms.
Key Applications
- Hygienic Hand Disinfection: Effectively eliminates bacteria, fungi, and viruses from healthcare professionals’ hands.
- Surgical Hand Scrub: Prepares surgeons’ hands for sterile procedures, ensuring optimal hygiene.
- Preoperative Skin Preparation: Disinfects surgical and injection sites, minimizing the risk of infection.
- Donor Site Disinfection: Treats donor sites (e.g., elbow creases) to prevent contamination.
- Surface Disinfection: Effective against bacterial, fungal, and viral contaminants on various surfaces, including medical equipment. This includes hard and flexible endoscopes and associated instruments.
- Medical Instrument Sterilization: Suitable for disinfecting a variety of medical instruments, including those used in dentistry.
Efficacy
This solution demonstrates potent antimicrobial action against:
- Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (excluding Mycobacterium tuberculosis in aqueous solutions)
- Candida species and dermatophytes
- Viruses (including Hepatitis viruses, HIV, Herpes simplex viruses, rotaviruses, enteroviruses, poliovirus, influenza viruses, and other respiratory viruses – in alcohol-based solutions).
Usage Instructions
Hand Disinfection (Hygienic & Surgical):
Dilute to 0.5% solution. Apply 5ml and rub thoroughly for 2 minutes (hygienic) or 3 minutes (surgical, repeating twice). For surgical preparation, hands must be washed with soap and water beforehand.
Surgical Site & Donor Site Preparation:
Apply liberally to sterile gauze and swab the area twice. Allow 2 minutes contact time.
Injection Site Preparation:
Apply to a sterile swab and wipe the area in a single direction. Allow 1 minute contact time.
Surface Disinfection:
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for dilution and application.
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container at temperatures between 0°C and 25°C, away from children. The shelf life of the concentrated solution is 5 years; prepared solutions should be used within 2 weeks.
Keywords
Chlorhexidine Bigluconate, 20%, disinfectant, antiseptic, hand sanitizer, surgical scrub, skin preparation, medical instruments, surface disinfection, bacteria, fungi, viruses, healthcare, hospital, clinic, sterilization, infection control, [Add other relevant keywords based on target audience and search trends]
Note: This is an enhanced description; always refer to the original product label for complete instructions and safety precautions. Consult a medical professional for any health concerns.