Lavasept, 20% concentrate 5 ml

Lavacept – antiseptic.

It has broad spectrum antibacterial action and antifungal (fungicidal) action.

It is active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae etc.

In the presence of blood and purulent secretions, the bactericidal and fungicidal effect is weakened slightly.

Indications

Prevention and treatment of infected wounds and superficial injuries of soft tissue;
washing cavities using active drainage;
prevention of infection during surgical reconstructive operations (irrigation of the surgical field), antiseptic treatment of postoperative wounds (using napkins);
treatment of burn surfaces;
disinfection of surgical instruments, washing of implants.

Pharmacological effect

Lavasept is antiseptic.

It has a broad spectrum antibacterial effect and antifungal (fungicidal) effect.

Active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, etc.

In the presence of blood and purulent discharge, the bactericidal and fungicidal effect is weakened slightly.

Special instructions

When mixing with other solutions, avoid turbidity and precipitation.

Polyhexanide, which precipitates at low temperatures, can be dissolved by heating the solution to 60 °C.

Active ingredient

Polyhexanide

Composition

Active ingredients:

polyhexanide hydrochloride 200 mg;

macrogol 4000 (PEG) 10 mg;

water for injections.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, surgery on the brain, eyes, middle and inner ear, intraperitoneal lavage, childhood, pregnancy, lactation.

Side Effects

A hypersensitivity reaction to the components of the drug (urticaria, skin rash) may occur.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature of 15–25 °C (do not freeze)

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

Solupharm Pharmazoitische Erzeugnisse GmbH, Germany