octenisept®

Aqueous wound and mucous membrane antiseptic

Our Plus

  • broad spectrum of antiseptic efficacy
  • fast onset of action
  • very good skin and mucous membrane tolerance
  • suitable for infants and premature babies*
  • safe use during pregnancy (after the first trimester)¹
  • painless and colourless treatment

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Fields of Application

Wound treatment
Antiseptic treatment of traumatic, acute, chronic, surgical and burn wounds.
Mucous membrane antiseptic
  • prior to diagnostic and surgical interventions in the anogenital (e.g. before obliteration of haemorrids), the urogenital area (e.g. before placing an intra-uterine device (IUD), the vaginal area, before prenatal, intranatal and postnatal manipulations) and in the oral cavity (e.g. before tooth extractions)
  • before placing urinary tract catheters
  • for preop. skin antisepsis in the area close to mucous membranes

Instructions for use

  • Moisturize the treated area evenly and thoroughly with the antiseptic.
  • Swab method: Rub concerned areas with saturated swabs. Swabbing is the prefered method of application.
  • Spray method: In individual cases spray octenisept® directly on poorly accessible areas of the skin and mucous membrane. Make sure all areas are evenly moistened.
  • octenisept® may also be applied by rinsing the oral cavity

Microbiological efficacy

EfficacyConcentrationContact time
bactericidal
EN13727
ready-to-use15 sec.
Chlamydia trachomatis
ready-to-use30 sec.
MRSA
ready-to-use15 sec.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
ready-to-use30 sec.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
EN13727
ready-to-use15 sec.
Gardnerella vaginalis
ready-to-use30 sec.
Candida albicans
ready-to-use15 sec.
virucidal against enveloped viruses
EN14476
ready-to-use15 sec.
HSV
EN14476
ready-to-use15 sec.
Trichomonads spp.
ready-to-use30 sec.
Application areaConcentrationContact time
ano- and urogenital
ready-to-use1 min.
before bladder catheterisation
ready-to-use1 min.
dabbing of the oral cavity
ready-to-use1 min.
rinsing of the oral cavity
ready-to-use20 sec.
skin antisepsis before caesarean operation 
ready-to-use2 min.
wounds
ready-to-use1 min.

Product data

Composition:
100g solution contains: Octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1g, 2-Phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.) 2.0g
Other ingredients:
cocamidopropylbetaine, sodium D gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water

Chemical-physical data

Color:colourless
Form:liquid
Flash point:Not applicable
Density:ca. 1,005 g/cm3 / 20 °C
pH:ca. 6 / 20 °C

Special advice

  • To prevent possible tissue injury, the product must not be injected into the deep tissue using a syringe. The product is intended for superficial use only (application by swab or spray pump).
  • octenisept® should not be used for irrigating the abdominal cavity (e.g. intraoperatively), the urinary bladder and nose or eardrum.
  • Do not swallow octenisept®.
  • Do not enter it into the blood circuit, e.g. by being accidently injected.
  • Do not mix octenisept® with other compounds.
  • Do not use octenisept® in combination with PVP-iodine based antiseptics.
  • Bandages and incision foils can be applied after octenisept® has dried off completely.
  • In rare cases octenisept® may cause slight burning.
  • octenisept® can be heated up to body temperature.
  • octenisept® expires three years after opening.
  • Once the container has been opened octenisept® should not be used for more than three years but not beyond the expiry date.
  • As a general prinicple: administrating of any pharmaceuticals within the first trimester of pregnancy should be carried out under strict indication and medical supervision.
  • Microbiological efficacies on specific germs have only been carried out in in-vitro tests.
  • Usage of octenisept® in the eye should be avoided. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
  • Do not freeze.

Information for order

ItemDelivery formItem no.
octenisept 1 l FL10/Cartonon request
octenisept 250 ml FL10/Cartonon request
octenisept mit Sprühpumpe 250 ml FL10/Cartonon request
octenisept 500 ml FL20/Cartonon request
octenisept KP 250 ml FL10/Cartonon request
octenisept KP 1 l FL10/Cartonon request
octenisept KP 500 ml FL20/Cartonon request
octenisept KP mit Sprühpumpe 250 ml FL10/Cartonon request
These products are not available in every country. For more information please contact our local subsidiary or distributor.

Environmental information

schülke manufactures products economically and with advanced, safe and environmentally friendly production processes while at the same time maintaining out high quality standards.
¹Briese et al. (2010): Efficacy and tolerability of a local acting antiseptic agent in the treatment of vaginal dysbiosi during pregnancy; in Arch Gynecol Obste
*Please read the package leaflet.
octenisept®

Active substances: octenidine dihydrochloride, phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.). Composition: 100 g solution contain: 0.1 g octenidine dihydrochloride, 2.0 g phenoxyethanol (Ph.Eur.). Other ingredients: cocamidopropylbetaine, sodium D gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water. Indications: For repeated, short-term antiseptic treatment of mucous membranes and adjacent tissues prior to diagnostic and surgical procedures - in the ano-genital region including the vagina, vulva and glans penis as well as prior to bladder catheterization - in the oral cavity. For short-term supporting therapy of interdigital mycotic infections and adjuvant antiseptic wound treatment. Contraindications: octenisept® may not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. octenisept® should not be used for rinsing the abdominal cavity (e.g. intra-operatively) or the bladder, nor the tympanic membrane. Undesirable effects: rare: burning, redness, itching and warmth at the application site, very rare: allergic contact reaction, e.g. temporary redness at the application site; frequency unknown: after lavage of deep wounds with a syringe, persistent edema, erythema and also tissue necrosis have been reported, in some cases requiring surgical revision. Rinsing of the oral cavity may cause a transitory bitter sensation. Revision 11/18
To prevent possible tissue injury, the product must not be injected into the deep tissue using a syringe. The product is intended for superficial use only (application by swab or spray pump).
Schülke & Mayr GmbH, 22840 Norderstedt, Germany, Tel. +49 40 52100-666, info@schuelke.com

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