ETHYL ALCOHOL 70 %

INSTRUCTION
for medical use of medicinal product

ETHYL ALCOHOL 70 %
(ETHYL ALCOHOL 70 %)

Composition:

active substance: ethanol;

not less than 69.3 % v/v and not more than 70.7 % v/v ethanol and water.

Pharmaceutical form. Topical solution.

Main physicochemical properties: clear, colourless, volatile, flammable liquid. Hygroscopic.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Antiseptics and disinfectants. ATC code D08A X08.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

When applied topically, exerts antiseptic, disinfectant, and local irritant effects. Ethanol coagulates proteins and is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and viruses.

Pharmacokinetics.

Not absorbed through the skin when applied locally.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Boils, felons, infiltrates, mastitis in the early stages.

For rubbing and compresses.

For surgical hand disinfection.

Contraindications.

Increased individual sensitivity to ethanol.

Should not be used in acute skin inflammatory conditions.

Special precautions.

If redness or skin irritation occurs, discontinue use and wash off the solution with water.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

When ethanol is applied topically, interactions with other medicinal products are unknown.

Special instructions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of the medicinal product is possible only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.

Ability to affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

No effect.

Method of administration and dosage.

Topically — for rubbing, compresses, skin disinfection, including hands.

For compresses and rubbing (to prevent burning), ethanol should be diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.

Children.

Use as directed by a physician.

Overdose.

With topical application, cases of overdose are unknown.

Adverse reactions.

With local application, skin or mucous membrane irritation is possible.

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician.

Reporting of adverse reactions after medicinal product registration is of great importance. It allows monitoring of the benefit-risk balance of the medicinal product. Medical and pharmaceutical professionals, as well as patients or their legal representatives, should report all suspected adverse reactions and lack of efficacy via the Automated Pharmacovigilance Information System at: https://aisf.dec.gov.ua.

Shelf life. 5 years.

The medicinal product should not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, away from fire.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging. 100 ml in a glass bottle.

Prescription status. Prescription only.

Manufacturer. Limited Liability Company "UKRSPEKTFARM".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

Ukraine, 69092, Zaporizhzhia region, Zaporizhzhia, Tsehelna Street, 249.