In this manual :
1. WHAT IS DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING DAKIN COOPER STABILISED, solution for topical application in bottles
3. HOW DO I USE DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle?
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO USE DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS DAKIN COOPER STABILISED, solution for topical application in a vial AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class
Not applicable.
This medicine is a local antiseptic for external use (it is used for disinfection of the skin and mucous membranes).
This medicine is recommended in :
- antisepsis of the skin and mucous membranes,
- antisepsis of wounds.
2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING DAKIN COOPER STABILISED, solution for local application in a bottle
List of information needed before taking the medicine
Not applicable.
Never use DAKIN COOPER STABILISED, solution for topical application in a bottle in the following cases:
- If you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients.
- Do not apply to the eye.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Precautions for use; special warnings
Be careful with DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle:
- Do not swallow.
- Do not use at the same time as another antiseptic.
- Possible irritation if applied under an occlusive dressing;
- Transcutaneous passage cannot be excluded in certain situations (occlusive dressing).
- As soon as the bottle is opened, microbial contamination is possible. Be careful not to keep an opened bottle for too long.
IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Interactions with other medicines
Taking other medications
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions with food and drink
Not applicable.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
This medicine, under normal conditions of use, can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
In general, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with a known effect
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO USE DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Method and/or route(s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED must be used pure:
- in irrigations,
- in washings (e.g. washing of wounds),
- in soaked compresses,
- in wet dressings,
- in baths (e.g. finger, foot and seat baths).
Repeat applications as needed.
Mode and route of administration
External use.
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
Not applicable.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of side effects
Like all medicines, DAKIN COOPER STABILISED, solution for topical application in a bottle is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them:
- rarely, burning or irritation may occur (in the case of large wounds or in gynaecological surgery).
- risk of irritation under prolonged occlusion.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO USE DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use DAKIN COOPER STABILIZED, solution for topical application in a bottle after the expiry date stated on the outer packaging.
Store at a temperature below 30°C.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
Do not dispose of the medicine in the sewage system or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help to protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full list of active ingredients and excipients
What does DAKIN COOPER STABILISE, solution for topical application in bottles, contain?
The active substance is :
Concentrated solution of sodium hypochlorite
Quantity corresponding to active chlorine ................................................................................................. 0.500 g
Per 100 ml of solution for topical application.
Other components are:
Potassium permanganate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, purified water.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is DAKIN COOPER STABILISED, solution for topical application in a bottle and what does it contain?
This medicinal product is in the form of a solution for topical application. Bottle of 60 ml, 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml or 1000 ml.
Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different
Holder
LABORATOIRES Coopération Pharmaceutique Française
Place Lucien-Auvert
77020 Melun CedeX
Operator
Coopération Pharmaceutique Française
Place Lucien-Auvert
77020 Melun CedeX
Manufacturer
Coopération Pharmaceutique Française
2, rue de la saussaie
77310 saint fargeau ponthierry
Names of the medicinal product in the member states of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this leaflet was approved was {date}.
MA under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the ANSM website (France).
Information reserved for health professionals
Not applicable.
Not applicable.