Wound cleanser

A skin wound cleanser is a nonirritating, Hquid preparation (or product to be used with water) that assists in the removal of foreign material from small superficial wounds, does not delay wound healing, and may contain an antimicrobial ingredient. 

Reviews of antiseptics for skin and wound cleansers (341), a review of methods for testing antiseptics (329), and an overaH review of antiseptics and their testing methods (342) ate avaHable. 

Cleanse the wound prior to application with wound cleanser or saline. For papain-containing products, avoid cleansing with hydrogen peroxide solution. Aerosol Shake well. Hold upright and approximately 12 inches from the area to be treated. Press valve and coat wound rapidly. Wound may be left unbandaged or a wet dressing may be applied. Apply 2 to 3 times daily, or as often as necessary. To remove, wash gently with water. 

Therapeutically, poloxamer 188 is administered orally as a wetting agent and stool lubricant in the treatment of constipation it is usually used in combination with a laxative such as danthron. Poloxamers may also be used therapeutically as wetting agents in eye-drop formulations, in the treatment of kidney stones, and as skin-wound cleansers. 

Dilute concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (up to 6%) are used as an antiseptic. In this capacity, it can be used as a mouthwash and topical wound cleanser. It is useful in loosening cerumen and clearing its impaction from the auditory canal. Dentists use... 

Healthcare antiseptic and topical antimicrobial are distinct terms used throughout this document. Healthcare antiseptic is defined as a product used by healthcare professionals and includes surgical hand scrubs, preoperative skin preps, and healthcare personnel handwashes. The term topical antimicrobial includes healthcare antiseptics and products used as skin wound cleansers, skin wound protectants, and antimicrobial soaps used on minor cuts, scrapes, and abrasions. This review addresses the efficacy requirements for healthcare antiseptics only. It does not address the requirements for the assessment of safety or the content and format requirements for labeling. 

Active ingredient Antimicrobial wash Healthcare personnel handwash Patient preoperative skin prep Skin antiseptic Skin wound cleanser Skin wound protectant Surgical hand scrub ... 

The product categories now classified as first aid antiseptics are addressed in a separate proposed rule for antimicrobials used as skin wound protectants, skin wound cleansers, and skin antiseptics [28]. The first aid antiseptics are primarily used by consumers to clean superficial wounds and for the treatment... 

Topical or internal products drugs such as skin antiseptics, anaesthetics, topical antibiotics, wound cleansers, topical hydrocortisones, adsorption dressings, internal analgesics. 

Uses antimicrobial agent in, e.g., cosmetic and disinfection solutions, eye drops, uterine antiseptics, toothpaste, mouthwash, hand and wound cleansers. PA. ICU A... 

Uses Germicide, fungicide detergents disinfectant deodorant laboratory reagent topical antiseptic antimicrobial, antistat, emulsifier, surfactant in cosmetics disinfectant for pharmaceuticals (germicidal cleansers, antiseptic shampoo and toothpaste, feminine hygiene prods.), veterinary and surgical instruments veterinary disinfectant for treatment of cuts, wounds, skin infections Manuf./Disthb. AMRESCO http //www.amresco-inc.com] Acros Org. http //www.acros.be]... 

The importance of proper eye protection cannot be overemphasized. The U.S. National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) estimated that in 1982, bums and wounds, such as cuts or scratches, accounted for almost 15 percent of all occupational eye injuries, of which 44 percent were caused by chemicals (79). Laboratory researchers frequently use chemicals, cleansers, and disinfectants that can cause severe injury if splattered into the eye. For example, concentrated quaternary disinfectants splashed in the eye can cause blindness. Personnel must be cautioned as to the danger and given instmction in use of personal protection for eyes, face, and hands. In addition, infection can be transmitted through the conjunctiva of the eye if a liquid containing pathogenic microorganisms splashes into the eye. 

Uses Emollient, moisturizer, emulsifier for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, baby creams, cleansers, eye preps., foundation, hypoallergenic cosmetics, lipstick, sunscreen preps., skin and wound care prods., esp. for use on compromised skin Features Medical grade hypoallergenic low pesticides low free alcohols highly compatible with human skin holds 200% of its own weight of water Regulatory FDA 21CFR 172.615... 

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