What is Octenisept colorless and when is it used?

Octenisept® colorless is a disinfectant for use on the skin and mucous membranes. It kills bacteria and fungi and is also effective against viruses.

Octenisept® colorless is used to disinfect the skin and mucous membranes in the case of minor injuries and wounds such as cuts, skin tears, abrasions or small-area light burns (1st degree burns). Octenisept® colorless is also used to disinfect the oral mucosa and before catheterization of the urethra. The application of Octenisept® colorless is painless.

What should be considered?

Large, heavily soiled and deep wounds as well as bite and puncture wounds require medical treatment (danger of tetanus). If the extent of a wound remains the same for some time or if the wound does not heal within 10 to 14 days, a doctor's visit is also necessary. The same applies if the edges of the wound are very red, the wound suddenly swells, is very painful or the injury is accompanied by fever (danger of blood poisoning).

When should Octenisept colorless not be used?

You must not use Octenisept® colorless if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Octenisept® colorless must not be used in the ear or on the eye. Do not use for flushing the abdominal cavity or urinary bladder.

When is caution required when using Octenisept colorless?

Octenisept® colorless must not be used over a longer period of time without medical supervision. Don't ingest. Octenisept® colorless is intended for external use only.

Tissue damage has been reported after irrigating deep wounds with a syringe. Therefore, Octenisept® colorless may only be applied superficially, i. applied with a swab or sprayed on.

Do not use Octenisept® colorless on or near skin areas that have been treated with disinfectants based on PVP-iodine. Strong brown to violet coloring can occur in the border area.

Use with caution and under medical supervision in preterm infants with extremely low birth weight (less than 1000g). Octenisept® colorless can cause severe skin damage in this age group.

Remove excess drug and ensure that the solution does not remain on the skin longer than necessary (including materials wetted with the solution that come into direct contact with the patient).

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

-suffer from other diseases

have allergies or

-Take other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or use them externally!

Can Octenisept colorless be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

There is limited experience of use in pregnant women. The drug should be used with caution during pregnancy. Since no experience is available for the first 3 months of pregnancy, Octenisept® colorless should not be used in the first 3 months of pregnancy.

There is insufficient experience with use during lactation. Since the active ingredient is not absorbed through the skin, or only in very small amounts, it can be assumed that it will not pass into breast milk. If necessary, Octenisept® colorless can be used during breastfeeding. In order to avoid that the infant comes into contact with treated skin areas, Octenisept® colorless should not be applied to the breast while breastfeeding.

How do you use Octenisept colorless?

Unless otherwise prescribed, if necessary apply Octenisept® colorless to the areas to be treated with a medicated swab or, if using the spray, spray on until these are completely wetted. Leave on for 1 minute and let dry. Octenisept® colorless may only be applied superficially and must not be introduced into the depths of the tissue (see «When is caution required when using Octenisept® colorless?»

To rinse the oral cavity, rinse intensively with approx. 20 ml Octenisept® colorless for 20 seconds and then spit out.

Octenisept® colorless can be used on adults, children and infants.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Octenisept colorless have?

The following side effects can occur when using Octenisept® colorless: There may be temporary burning, reddening, itching or a feeling of warmth on the skin. A bitter taste occurs temporarily when rinsing the oral cavity. When applied to the oral mucosa, burning, taste disorders or a furry feeling may occur.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C) and keep out of the reach of children. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Octenisept colorless contain?

Active ingredients

1 ml cutaneous solution contains 1 mg octenidine dihydrochloride.

Excipients

Phenoxyethanol, Glycerol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide and Purified Water.

Approval number

49853 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Octenisept colorless? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription. There are 50 ml spray bottles and 50 ml flip-top bottles.

Authorization holder

Schülke & Mayr AG, Frauenfeld.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2022.