Description:
Its active substance is hexamidine diisetionate, dosed at 0.100 g per 100 ml of solution.
The other components of its formula are alcohol, glacial acetic acid, sodium acetate and purified water.
The propellant is nitrogen
HOW TO DISINFECT A WOUND WITH HEXOMEDINE?
2 to 3 times a day, the solution should be sprayed on the lesion or lesions to be treated.
The bottle should be held in an upright position, with the head up or down
It is not necessary to rinse after applying the solution
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE USE OF HEXOMEDINE
This drug should not be used in cases of antisepsis with sampling (injection or puncture), disinfection of medical-surgical equipment, or allergy to hexamidine derivatives
In addition, it should not be applied to mucous membranes, over a large area, under an occlusive dressing, on injured skin (especially burns), or on the skin of infants or premature babies
Hexomedine is for external use only
The bottle should not be kept open for too long, as microbial contamination is possible after the first use of this medicine
You should avoid using different antiseptics with Hexomedine at the same time or in succession (e.g. the use of soap beforehand, followed by careful rinsing).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other treatment you are taking, to avoid possible interactions between the different medicines
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking or using any medication
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Hexamidine diisetionate ................................................................................................................ 0,100 g
For 100 ml of solution.