Virkon Tablets (Canada)

Company: Vetoquinol

Soluble Effervescent Tablets

DIN 02253917

DISINFECTANT/CLEANER

Virucide Bactericide Fungicide Deodorant

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Broad spectrum germicide for cleaning and disinfection in veterinary and human hospitals and healthcare facilities, animal shelters and of non-critical medical devices. Virkon™ Tablets is a broad-spectrum virucidal hard surface disinfectant that is expected to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

Active Ingredient

Description

Virkon™ Tablets is a disinfectant, possessing wide spectrum virucidal (Table 2), bactericidal (Table 3) and fungicidal (Table 4) activity. The effectiveness of Virkon™ Tablets is further enhanced by its excellent detergent properties, so that clean disease-free surfaces can be achieved. Virkon™ Tablets are unique in composition. Its activity is based on a buffered synergized acid peroxygen system containing a high percentage of surfactant. Virkon™ Tablets is of low toxicity, non-tainting, and non-irritant. Because of its high detergency and mode of action, Virkon™ Tablets can be used in an exceptional variety of situations for effective cleaning and virucidal disinfection in a single operation. Virkon™ Tablets can be applied manually or through all types of cleaning and spraying equipment. The readily soluble effervescent tablet fully dissolve in lukewarm water in 3 to 4 minutes giving a clear pink solution. Virkon™ Tablets consists mainly of inorganic salts.

Detergent Sanitizer:

Virkon™ Tablets passes the AOAC germicidal and detergent sanitizer test at a concentration of 0.5% (1:200).

Directions for General Use:

Caution: Persons must leave and animals/poultry and their feed must be removed from the premises prior to disinfection.

For cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, equipments and non-critical medical devices:

Remove heavy soil deposits, such as urine and fecal matter, from surfaces and objects. Empty all feeding and watering appliances. Thoroughly wet surfaces to be disinfected with a 1% W/V solution of Virkon™ Tablets, using a mop, sponge or cloth, as well as by spraying. A minimum contact time of 10 minutes is required. For laboratory equipment and bowls, scrub heavily soiled instruments or utensils and soak in a 1% W/V solution of Virkon™ Tablets for a minimum of 10 minutes (do not exceed 30 minutes for metal objects). For delicate medical devices (i.e. stethoscope, etc.), remove all organic material by cleaning and then thoroughly spray the device with a 1% W/V solution of Virkon™ Tablets and allow 10 minutes of contact time before wiping. Avoid contact with food. All surfaces and/or objects that will contact food, feed or drinking water should be rinsed with potable water before reuse. Following disinfection, ensure areas have been ventilated prior to persons and animals/poultry entry.

Do not re-use a solution in which contaminated material has been soaked. The solution is considered efficacious for 7 days at room temperature once diluted.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In animal premises where there has been a disease outbreak and/or the mortality/morbidity rates are higher than normal and the causative agent has been determined by a pathology laboratory to be one of those listed in Table 1, the contact time/dilution rate indicated should be used.

For a complete listing of microorganisms against which Virkon™ Tablets is effective, refer to the Efficacy Charts 2, 3, and 4.

This product is not to be used as a sterilant/high-level disinfectant on any surface or instruments that: (1) is introduced directly into the human body, either into or in contact with the bloodstream or normally sterile areas of the body, or (2) contacts intact mucous membranes but which does not ordinarily penetrate the blood barrier or otherwise enter normally sterile areas of the body. This product may be used to pre-clean or decontaminate critical or semi-critical medical devices prior to sterilization of high-level disinfection.

1. Select the quantity of disinfectant solution required. 2. Choose appropriate dilution rate. 3. Add the number or Virkon™ Tablets to warm water.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Do not mix with other chemicals.

First Aid: A) Eyes: Irrigate with plenty of water. B) Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. C) Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

Disposal

1) Rinse the emptied container thoroughly and add the rinsings to treatment site. 2) Do not reuse this container. 3) Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements. Offer for recycling, if available. 4) For information on the disposal of unused, unwanted product and the cleanup of spills, contact the Provincial Regulatory Agency or the Manufacturer.

Storage

Store between 15°C and 25°C in a dry place in tightly sealed containers. The pack contains a desiccant sachet which must be retained during storage.

Presentation

Jar of 50 tablets of 5 grams each.

Table 1: Microorganisms for which a dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets 0.5 to 3% W/V or a contact time > 10 minutes are required.

* Modification of AOAC Fungicidal Test

Table 2: Viruses for which a 1% W/V dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets and a contact time of 10 minutes are known to be effective.

* Modification of AOAC Germicidal Spray Test

Table 3: Bacteria for which a 1% W/V dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets and a contact time of 10 minutes are known to be effective.

* Modification of the AOAC Germicidal Spray Test

Table 4: Fungi for which a maximum 1% W/V dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets and a contact time of 10 minutes are known to be effective.

* Modification of AOAC Fungicidal Test

Vetoquinol N.-A. Inc., 2000, ch. Georges, Lavaltrie, QC, Canada J5T 3S5

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CPN: 1234169.8