Ethyl alcohol 70 %

INSTRUCTION
for medical use of medicinal product

ETHYL ALCOHOL 70 %
(ETHYL ALCOHOL 70 %)

Composition:

Active ingredient: ethanol;

not less than 69.3 % vol/vol and not more than 70.7 % vol/vol of ethanol and water.

Pharmaceutical form.

Solution for external use.

Main physicochemical properties: transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid. Hygroscopic.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Antiseptics and disinfectants.

ATC Code D08A X08.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

When applied externally, exerts antiseptic, disinfectant, and local irritant effects. Ethanol coagulates proteins and is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as viruses.

Pharmacokinetics.

When applied locally, it is not absorbed through the skin.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Boils, felons, infiltrates, mastitis in early stages. For skin wiping and compresses. For surgical hand disinfection of surgeons.

Contraindications.

Increased individual sensitivity. Acute inflammatory skin conditions.

Precautionary measures.

If redness or skin irritation occurs, discontinue use and wash off the liquid with water.

Avoid contact with eyes!

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interactions.

When ethanol is applied externally, interactions with other medicinal products are unknown.

Special instructions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicinal product should be used only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

No effect.

Method of administration and dosage.

For external use – for wiping, compresses, skin disinfection, including hands.

For compresses and wiping (to prevent burns), ethanol should be diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.

Children.

To be used as directed by a physician.

Overdose.

With external use, cases of overdose are unknown.

Adverse reactions.

Local irritation of the skin or mucous membranes may occur with local application.

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician.

Shelf life.

5 years.

The product must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, away from fire.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

100 ml in a glass bottle.

100 ml in a polymer bottle.

1 L, 5 L, 10 L in a canister (for use in medical institutions).

Prescription status.

By prescription.

Manufacturer.

LLC "MEDLEV".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

Ukraine, 49000, Dnipro, Shevchenka St., 37.