Hydrex Surgical Scrub - 500ml

Hydrex Surgical Scrub - 500ml

Hydrex Surgical Scrub 500ml contains 4% w/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate which provides a persistent & cumulative effective barrier for at least 6 hours. Detergent based solution with emollient. For use as hand wash/scrub and pre-operative skin preparation.

Features and Benefits:

Residual Protection - Hydrex Surgical Scrub contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine gluconate, providing a persistent and cumulative effective barrier for at least 6 hours. This ensures Hydrex Surgical Scrub keeps killing bacteria long after application for added reassurance.
Broad Spectrum Efficacy - The active chlorhexidine gluconate, a broad spectrum antiseptic, is effective against a wide range of both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses.
Skin Friendly - With added emollients that keep the skin moist and protected, Hydrex Surgical Scrub can be used with confidence, ensuring healthcare professionals can fully comply with recommended scrub practices, as recommended in the AfPP Surgical Hand Antisepsis Guidelines 2014.
Medicinal Product Licensed By Mhra - Hydrex Surgical Scrub has been granted a marketing authorisation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), providing assurance of the product's safety and efficacy.
Whole Body Washing - Hydrex Surgical Scrub contains 4% CHG and is the ideal and recommended choice by Healthcare Professionals prior to surgery. With the benefits of persistent antimicrobial efficacy and added emollients, this is a cost effective and safe solution to help reduce the risk of infection.

Application Area and Usage:

Therapeutic Indications - For use as an antiseptic hand wash, a pre-operative hand scrub and a pre-operative skin preparation to surgery.
Posology & Method Of Administration
Antiseptic Hand Wash - Wet the hands and forearms, apply 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for one minute. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Pre-operative Surgical Scrub - Wet hands and forearms, apply 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for one minute, cleaning the finger nails with a brush. Rinse and repeat the procedure using a further 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Pre-operative Skin Preparation - The patient should wash their whole body with 25 ml of the cleanser on at least two occasions, usually the day before and on the day of the operation.

Composition and Shelf Life:

Active Ingredient - Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% w/v
Excipients
Ponceau 4R
Dialkylamine Oxide
Glycerine
Industrial Methylated Spirit
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Purified Water
Perfume
Shelf Life
3 years (Store below 25°C)