Ethyl alcohol 96 %

INSTRUCTION
for medical use of medicinal product
ETHYL ALCOHOL 96%
(SPIRITUS AETHYLICUS 96%)

Composition:

active substance: ethanol;

not less than 95.1% v/v (92.6% w/w) and not more than 96.9% v/v (95.2% w/w) of ethanol, as well as water.

Pharmaceutical form.

Solution for external use.

Main physicochemical properties: clear, colorless, volatile, highly flammable liquid. Hygroscopic.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Antiseptics and disinfectants. ATC code D08AX08.

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 and viruses. Exerts an astringent effect on the skin and mucous membranes.

Pharmacokinetics. Not absorbed through the skin when applied locally.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Disinfection of hands.

Contraindications.

Increased individual sensitivity. Acute inflammatory skin conditions. Children under 14 years of age.

Special precautions.

If redness or irritation of the skin occurs, discontinue use of the medicinal product and wash the area with water.

Do not allow the medicinal product to enter the eyes!

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

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

Special instructions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of the medicinal product is possible only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.

Ability to affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

No effect.

Method of administration and dosage.

For external use – apply to the skin using cotton swabs or wipes.

Children.

Do not use in children under 14 years of age.

Overdose.

Overdose cases are unknown with external application.

Side effects.

With local application – irritation of the skin or mucous membranes.

If any adverse reactions occur, consult a physician!

Shelf life.

5 years.

Storage conditions.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C in the original packaging. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with open flame.

Packaging.

100 ml in dark glass bottles.

5 L, 10 L, 20 L in canisters (for use in medical institutions).

Prescription category.

By prescription.

Manufacturer.

LLC "VFK "Bio-Farma LTD"

Manufacturer's address and location of its business activities.

Ukraine, 51473, Dnipropetrovsk region, Pavlograd district, village Mezhyrich, Molodizhna St., 1a.