HIBICET HOSPITAL CONCENTRATE
Active substance: STRONG CETRIMIDE SOLUTION 40%
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HiBiCET
Antimicrobial Disinfectant
Hospital Concentrate
Cetrimide 15% w/v and Chlorhexidine gluconate 1.5% w/v 150mm
XTXN7
102mm
Marketing Authorisation Holder Regent Medical Overseas Limited, Two Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BJ. Manufacturer BCM, 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham NG2 3AA, UK. Hibicet is a trade mark of Regent Medical Ltd. This leaflet was last approved in:
01/2010
PEEL HERE BUT DO NOT REMOVE
KHWC6
HiBiCET Hospital Concentrate
5 038483 167595
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicinal products Hibicet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Irritative skin reactions and generalised allergic reactions to chlorhexidine and/or cetrimide may occasionally occur. Rarely, severe burn-like reactions have been reported from concentrated cetrimide solutions. Hibicet Hospital Concentrate contains benzyl benzoate which may irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Do not be alarmed by these possible side effects, you may not experience any of them. If you do experience any of these or any other side effects not mentioned here, stop using the product and contact your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE HIBICET Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use the product after the expiry date printed on this label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 30C. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Hibicet contains The active ingredients are chlorhexidine gluconate Ph.Eur. 1.5% w/v and cetrimide Ph.Eur. 15% w/v. The other ingredients are benzyl benzoate, industrial methylated spirit, liquid deodoriser, sunset yellow (E110) terpineol, isopropyl alcohol, d-gluconolactone, sodium hydroxide and purified water. What Hibicet looks like and the contents of the pack Hibicet is a clear, orange coloured, slightly viscous solution. Hibicet comes in white bottles containing 5 litres of solution.
KHWC6
HiBiCET
Antimicrobial Disinfectant Antimicrobial preparation with cleansing properties for general antiseptic purposes. For instructions for use, please read the patient information leaflet. This product must be diluted before use. Active ingredient: Chlorhexidine gluconate 1.5%w/v and cetrimide 15.0%w/v (incorporated as chlorhexidine gluconate solution 7.5%v/v and strong cetrimide solution 37.5%w/v respectively.) Excipients: benzyl benzoate, industrial methylated spirit, liquid deodoriser, sunset yellow (E110), terpineol, isopropyl alcohol, d-gluconolactone, sodium hydroxide and purified water. Precautions: Avoid contact with brain, meninges (the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord) and ears. If Hibicet or diluted solutions come into contact with the eyes, wash off immediately and thoroughly with water. If concentrated cetrimide solutions come into contact with the skin, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water. Do not inject. Do not use in body cavities. Not for use as an enema. Prolonged skin contact with alcoholic solutions should be avoided and the skin should be allowed to dry before proceeding. Diluted solutions, which are to be applied to wounds, burns or broken skin should be sterilised before use. Syringes, needles or instruments, which have been immersed in a Hibicet solution, should be thoroughly rinsed in sterile water or saline before use. Do not use Hibicet solutions to disinfect endoscopes or for prolonged immersion of rubber appliances. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 30C MA Holder: Regent Medical Overseas Limited, Two Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5BJ. PL 21855/0001
Hospital Concentrate
5 038483 167595
HiBiCET
3. HOW TO USE HIBICET FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Do not inject. Do not use in body cavities. Do not use as an enema. This product must be diluted before use. If alcohol is used for dilution, the product should be allowed to dry after application and before continuing with the procedure. Dilute as follows:
Method of preparation Dilution 10ml Hibicet Hospital 1 in 100 Concentrate made up to (1%) 1 litre with water. aqueous Use Cleansing/antiseptic treatment of wounds and burns.* Swabbing in obstretics, gynaecology and urology. Cleansing/disinfectant soak used for metal instruments. Clean instrument disinfection where no means of sterilisation is available (30 minutes immersion).** Cleansing/disinfection of equipment, furniture and fittings in the vicinity of the patient. Storage of clinical thermometers and sterile instruments. Cleansing/antiseptic treatment of wounds and burns where greater cleansing/antisepsis is required.* Cleansing/disinfectant soak for soiled instruments. Rapid skin antisepsis before operation and other invasive procedures. Disinfection of clean instruments and equipment (2 minutes immersion).** Disinfection of clinical thermometers.
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medical product is available without prescription. However you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet. You may need to use it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. If any of the side-effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet 1. What Hibicet is and what is it used for 2. Before you use Hibicet 3. How to use Hibicet 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Hibicet 6. Further information 1. WHAT HIBICET IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Hibicet Hospital Concentrate belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics. This means that it helps to prevent infections by killing germs on the skin. Both chlorhexidine and cetrimide have an antimicrobial activity. Hibicet is an antimicrobial preparation with cleansing properties used for general antiseptic purposes. It may also be used to disinfect medical instruments and equipment. 2. BEFORE YOU USE HIBICET Do not use Hibicet if you are allergic to chlorhexidine, cetrimide or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6 of this leaflet. Take special care with Hibicet Avoid contact with the eyes, meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) and ears. If Hibicet or diluted solutions come into contact with the eyes, wash off immediately and thoroughly with water. If concentrated cetrimide solutions come into contact with the skin, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water. Prolonged skin contact with alcoholic solutions should be avoided. Common bleaches (which contain hypochlorites) may cause brown stains to develop on fabrics, which have previously been in contact with chlorhexidine and/or cetrimide. Hibicets action may be reduced if used with soap or detergents. If you accidentally swallow any Hibicet: You should go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department or contact your doctor immediately. Take this leaflet and any other packaging with you so they know what you have taken.
Hospital Concentrate
35ml Hibicet Hospital 1 in 30 Concentrate made up to (approx) 1 litre with water. aqueous
35ml Hibicet Hospital Concentrate with 200ml water made up to 1 litre with 95% alcohol
1 in 30 (approx) in 70% alcohol
*Sterilise the diluted solution by autoclaving at 115C for 30 minutes or 121C for 15 minutes before use on wounds, burns or broken skin. **endoscopes should not be placed in Hibicet solutions. Syringes, needles or instruments, which have been immersed in a Hibicet solution should be thoroughly rinsed in sterile water or saline before use. Do not use Hibicet solutions to disinfect endoscopes or for prolonged immersion of rubber appliances.
Antimicrobial Disinfectant
Hospital Concentrate
Cetrimide 15% w/v and Chlorhexidine gluconate 1.5% w/v 150mm
XTXN7
102mm
Marketing Authorisation Holder Regent Medical Overseas Limited, Two Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BJ. Manufacturer BCM, 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham NG2 3AA, UK. Hibicet is a trade mark of Regent Medical Ltd. This leaflet was last approved in:
01/2010
PEEL HERE BUT DO NOT REMOVE
KHWC6
HiBiCET Hospital Concentrate
5 038483 167595
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicinal products Hibicet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Irritative skin reactions and generalised allergic reactions to chlorhexidine and/or cetrimide may occasionally occur. Rarely, severe burn-like reactions have been reported from concentrated cetrimide solutions. Hibicet Hospital Concentrate contains benzyl benzoate which may irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Do not be alarmed by these possible side effects, you may not experience any of them. If you do experience any of these or any other side effects not mentioned here, stop using the product and contact your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE HIBICET Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use the product after the expiry date printed on this label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 30C. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Hibicet contains The active ingredients are chlorhexidine gluconate Ph.Eur. 1.5% w/v and cetrimide Ph.Eur. 15% w/v. The other ingredients are benzyl benzoate, industrial methylated spirit, liquid deodoriser, sunset yellow (E110) terpineol, isopropyl alcohol, d-gluconolactone, sodium hydroxide and purified water. What Hibicet looks like and the contents of the pack Hibicet is a clear, orange coloured, slightly viscous solution. Hibicet comes in white bottles containing 5 litres of solution.
KHWC6
HiBiCET
Antimicrobial Disinfectant Antimicrobial preparation with cleansing properties for general antiseptic purposes. For instructions for use, please read the patient information leaflet. This product must be diluted before use. Active ingredient: Chlorhexidine gluconate 1.5%w/v and cetrimide 15.0%w/v (incorporated as chlorhexidine gluconate solution 7.5%v/v and strong cetrimide solution 37.5%w/v respectively.) Excipients: benzyl benzoate, industrial methylated spirit, liquid deodoriser, sunset yellow (E110), terpineol, isopropyl alcohol, d-gluconolactone, sodium hydroxide and purified water. Precautions: Avoid contact with brain, meninges (the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord) and ears. If Hibicet or diluted solutions come into contact with the eyes, wash off immediately and thoroughly with water. If concentrated cetrimide solutions come into contact with the skin, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water. Do not inject. Do not use in body cavities. Not for use as an enema. Prolonged skin contact with alcoholic solutions should be avoided and the skin should be allowed to dry before proceeding. Diluted solutions, which are to be applied to wounds, burns or broken skin should be sterilised before use. Syringes, needles or instruments, which have been immersed in a Hibicet solution, should be thoroughly rinsed in sterile water or saline before use. Do not use Hibicet solutions to disinfect endoscopes or for prolonged immersion of rubber appliances. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 30C MA Holder: Regent Medical Overseas Limited, Two Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5BJ. PL 21855/0001
Hospital Concentrate
5 038483 167595
HiBiCET
3. HOW TO USE HIBICET FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Do not inject. Do not use in body cavities. Do not use as an enema. This product must be diluted before use. If alcohol is used for dilution, the product should be allowed to dry after application and before continuing with the procedure. Dilute as follows:
Method of preparation Dilution 10ml Hibicet Hospital 1 in 100 Concentrate made up to (1%) 1 litre with water. aqueous Use Cleansing/antiseptic treatment of wounds and burns.* Swabbing in obstretics, gynaecology and urology. Cleansing/disinfectant soak used for metal instruments. Clean instrument disinfection where no means of sterilisation is available (30 minutes immersion).** Cleansing/disinfection of equipment, furniture and fittings in the vicinity of the patient. Storage of clinical thermometers and sterile instruments. Cleansing/antiseptic treatment of wounds and burns where greater cleansing/antisepsis is required.* Cleansing/disinfectant soak for soiled instruments. Rapid skin antisepsis before operation and other invasive procedures. Disinfection of clean instruments and equipment (2 minutes immersion).** Disinfection of clinical thermometers.
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medical product is available without prescription. However you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet. You may need to use it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. If any of the side-effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet 1. What Hibicet is and what is it used for 2. Before you use Hibicet 3. How to use Hibicet 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Hibicet 6. Further information 1. WHAT HIBICET IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Hibicet Hospital Concentrate belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics. This means that it helps to prevent infections by killing germs on the skin. Both chlorhexidine and cetrimide have an antimicrobial activity. Hibicet is an antimicrobial preparation with cleansing properties used for general antiseptic purposes. It may also be used to disinfect medical instruments and equipment. 2. BEFORE YOU USE HIBICET Do not use Hibicet if you are allergic to chlorhexidine, cetrimide or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6 of this leaflet. Take special care with Hibicet Avoid contact with the eyes, meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) and ears. If Hibicet or diluted solutions come into contact with the eyes, wash off immediately and thoroughly with water. If concentrated cetrimide solutions come into contact with the skin, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water. Prolonged skin contact with alcoholic solutions should be avoided. Common bleaches (which contain hypochlorites) may cause brown stains to develop on fabrics, which have previously been in contact with chlorhexidine and/or cetrimide. Hibicets action may be reduced if used with soap or detergents. If you accidentally swallow any Hibicet: You should go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department or contact your doctor immediately. Take this leaflet and any other packaging with you so they know what you have taken.
Hospital Concentrate
35ml Hibicet Hospital 1 in 30 Concentrate made up to (approx) 1 litre with water. aqueous
35ml Hibicet Hospital Concentrate with 200ml water made up to 1 litre with 95% alcohol
1 in 30 (approx) in 70% alcohol
*Sterilise the diluted solution by autoclaving at 115C for 30 minutes or 121C for 15 minutes before use on wounds, burns or broken skin. **endoscopes should not be placed in Hibicet solutions. Syringes, needles or instruments, which have been immersed in a Hibicet solution should be thoroughly rinsed in sterile water or saline before use. Do not use Hibicet solutions to disinfect endoscopes or for prolonged immersion of rubber appliances.
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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