Indications
Isopropyl Alcohol hand rub is used to disinfect clean, intact skin. Doctors and nurses use it for pre-operative surgical hand disinfection, and for hand disinfection on the ward before aseptic procedures or after handling contaminated materials. It is also used to disinfect a patient's skin before surgery or other invasive procedures.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Isopropyl Alcohol is an isomer of propyl alcohol and has antibacterial properties. Nobody knows exactly how isopropanol disinfects, but it might kill cells by denaturing their proteins and DNA, interfering with cellular metabolism, and dissolving the lipo-protein membranes of the cell. It is used as an antiseptic in soaps and lotions. A 70 % isopropyl alcohol solution kills microorganisms by dissolving the plasma membrane of the cell wall.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.