STERILLIUM Virugard solution, 500 ml

Instructions for use for STERILLIUM Virugard solution, 500 ml

Sterillium Virugard is a hand disinfection solution used primarily for hygienic and surgical purposes. It contains the active ingredient ethanol (99 %) in an amount of 95.0 g per 100 g solution. Disinfection of the hands is particularly important because about 80 % of all infections are transmitted via the hands. Sterillium Virugard is highly effective against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses and shows proven efficacy against noroviruses. It is free of dyes and perfumes. It is applied undiluted and the product is rubbed into dry hands. For hygienic hand disinfection, at least 3 ml of Sterillium Virugard should be rubbed into dry hands for 30 seconds and kept moist for a further 30 seconds. For surgical hand disinfection, dry hands and forearms should be completely wetted with Sterillium Virugard and rubbed and kept moist for at least 1.5 minutes without rinsing. The solution should not be used in the immediate vicinity of the eyes or open wounds. In case of contact with the eyes, they should be rinsed with running water for a few minutes. Possible side effects include mild diffuse skin irritation and rare allergic reactions. Sterillium Virugard is manufactured by Krüger GmbH & Co KG and has a shelf life of at least one year if the bottle is kept closed after use and the expiry date on the label is observed. Sterillium Virugard is not known to interact with other medicines and there are no known risks during pregnancy and lactation. The disinfectant should be stored away from heat and not above 25°C. It is available in various commercial forms, such as bottles with 100 ml, 500 ml or 1 l contents. The information comes from the manufacturer and the product's instruction leaflet. It is important to read the package leaflet and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.