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Indications & Uses
Ethyl Alcohol + Hydrogen peroxide + Glycerol is used to disinfect clean, intact skin. Surgeons and other staff use it for hand disinfection before an operation, and on the ward before aseptic procedures or after handling contaminated materials. It is also used to disinfect the patient's skin before surgery or other invasive procedures.
Pharmacology
Glycerol is used as a humectant. Other emollients can be used for skin care instead, as long as they are cheap, widely available and mix with water and alcohol, and as long as they don't add to toxicity or promote allergy.
Hydrogen peroxide is there to inactivate any bacterial spores that have contaminated the solution. It is not an active substance for hand antisepsis.
Any further additive to either formulation should be clearly labelled and non-toxic if swallowed by accident. A colorant may be added so the solution can be told apart from other fluids, but it should not add to toxicity, promote allergy or interfere with the antimicrobial properties. Perfumes and dyes are not recommended because they carry a risk of allergic reactions.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Detailed dosing reference is not available yet. Please follow your prescription and consult your pharmacist.
Side Effects
Side-effect information is not available for this brand yet.
Storage
Keep this medicine in a cool, dry place.
Common questions about Hyginex 96%+3%+98%
What is Hyginex 96%+3%+98% Hand Rub?
Hyginex 96%+3%+98% Hand Rub is a medicine that contains Ethyl Alcohol + Hydrogen peroxide + Glycerol. It is made by Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC. It belongs to the Bleaching and Disinfectants group of medicines.
What is Hyginex used for?
Ethyl Alcohol + Hydrogen peroxide + Glycerol is used to disinfect clean, intact skin. Surgeons and other staff use it for hand disinfection before an operation, and on the ward before aseptic procedures or after handling contaminated materials.
How should I store Hyginex?
Keep this medicine in a cool, dry place.
Do I need a prescription for Hyginex?
Hyginex is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.