Octenilin wound irrigation solution, 350 ml

Areas of application

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution is ideal for cleaning and moistening chronic wounds.It enables quick and effective wound cleaning and helps to remove wound plaque from necrotic tissue, biofilm and fibrin deposits.It can also be used to clean entry ports for PEG/PEJ tubes or drainage tubes.The solution is also suitable for gently removing encrusted bandages and wound dressings that are difficult to remove.

Ingredients

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution contains the following ingredients: Aqua valde purificata, glycerol, ethylhexylglycerin and octenidine HCl.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the ingredients mentioned, the product should not be used.No prescription is required for this product.

Dosage and application

Every time the dressing is changed, the wound should be rinsed and cleaned intensively with the Octenilin wound irrigation solution.The solution can be warmed to body temperature before use.Easily removable wound deposits can be removed in this way.To dissolve fibrin deposits, bandages or wound dressings soaked in the solution can also be used.Rinsing is not necessary.If necessary, the wound can then be further treated with Octenilin wound gel.The solution must not be applied to body cavities when used in combination with a negative pressure therapy device.

Patient information

For dressings that are difficult to remove, it is recommended to moisten or soak the wound dressings with the Octenilin wound irrigation solution until the dressings can be removed gently without traumatizing the wound surfaces.The solution must not be used on hyaline cartilage, the eyes, the ear, the nose, the urinary bladder and the abdominal cavity.

Notes

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution has a shelf life of 8 weeks after opening.General safety instructions include: Do not use for infusion or injection, do not ingest, only for external use on skin wounds, only use perfect and undamaged containers, protect from direct sunlight and keep away from children.To avoid the spread of germs, care should be taken to ensure that the packaging does not come into contact with the wound.

Product features

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution is a wound irrigation solution for cleaning and moistening chronic wounds.It offers excellent cleaning performance, is particularly skin- and tissue-friendly and can be used for all wound situations.The solution is suitable for repeated and long-term use and remains stable for 8 weeks after opening.

Areas of application

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution is suitable for quick and effective wound cleaning, for removing wound deposits from necrotic tissue, biofilm and fibrin deposits, as well as for hard-to-reach surfaces such as fissures and wound pockets.It can also be used to moisten and keep the wound moist, to preservatively moisten bandages and wound dressings, and to gently remove encrusted dressings and dressings that are difficult to remove.

Wetting behavior

Due to the low surface tension, the Octenilin wound irrigation solution has very good wetting properties and thus cleaning performance on the tissue surface, even on hard-to-reach surfaces such as rhagades, fissures and in wound pockets.

Cleaning performance against biofilms

The good cleaning power of the Octenilin wound irrigation solution dissolves the biofilm and thus also the microorganisms it contains.Through intensive rinsing with the solution, biofilm and microorganisms are flushed out of the wound, which leads to a significant reduction in germs in the wound.

Preservation

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution is preserved in such a way that the risk of germs being spread into the wider environment is significantly reduced when used.When used as intended, it offers an effective germ barrier between the wound and the person being treated.

Tissue tolerance and biocompatibility

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, painless and shows no tissue toxicity with inhibition of granulation and epithelialization.The good tissue tolerance of octenidine has been proven by many years of clinical experience and clinical studies on chronic wounds.

Composition

The Octenilin wound irrigation solution consists of Aqua valde purificata, glycerol, ethylhexylglycerin and octenidine HCl.It is sterile, tamper-proof and stable at room temperature according to the shelf life information.The use-by period is 8 weeks after opening the bottle.

Special Notes

No side effects have been observed so far.Since allergies can never be ruled out, the Octenilin wound irrigation solution should not be used if you have known allergies or are suspected of having an allergy to one of the ingredients.It must not be used on hyaline cartilage.