1. Home
  2. Skin antiseptics
  3. SKIN GUARD

SKIN GUARD

Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser for antiseptic
handwashing on the ward, pre-operative
surgical hand disinfection and patient
pre- and post-operative skin antisepsis
and Patients confined to bed.

INSTRUTIONS OF USE

1. Pre-operative surgical hand disinfection:

  • Wet the hands and forearms.

  • Wash with 5 ml of SKIN GUARD, each step consisting of five strokes back and forth.

2. Antiseptic handwash on the ward:

  • Wet the hands and forearms.

  • Apply 5 ml of SKIN GUARD and wash for 1 minute.

  • Rinse thoroughly and dry.

3. Pre-operative skin antisepsis for the patient:

  • The patient should wash their whole body using 25 ml of SKIN GUARD.

  • Performed on at least two occasions — usually the day before and the day of the operation.

4. For patients confined to bed:

  • Use SKIN GUARD with a standard bed-bath technique.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

  • On hospital wards

  • In isolation departments

  • In treatment and outpatient rooms

  • In ambulances

  • In retirement homes and home-care settings

  • During surgical preparation (hand scrubbing and skin antisepsis)

  • For bedridden patients

  • In the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

  • Suitable during pregnancy and lactation (no known risks)

FEATURES & BENEFTS

  • Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% creates a long-lasting antimicrobial barrier

  • Provides up to 6 hours of residual protection

  • Fast kill rate: effective against many HAIs in as little as 1 minute

  • Effective against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, yeast, and viruses

  • Proven to kill antibiotic-resistant organisms in as little as 15 seconds

  • Helps reduce surgical site infections when used as part of a care bundle

  • Gentle on skin — dermatologically tested and includes emollients

  • Less irritating than other 4% Chlorhexidine products

  • Reduces moisture loss, even with frequent use

COMPOSITION

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4.0% w/v

PRECAUTIONS OF USE

  • For external use only – do not ingest or apply to mucous membranes or eyes

  • Avoid contact with eyes; rinse immediately with water if contact occurs

  • Do not use on open wounds or severely damaged skin unless directed by a physician

  • Use only on healthy, intact skin

  • If skin irritation or allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use and consult a doctor

  • Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight

  • Keep out of reach of children

  • Follow material safety data sheet (MSDS) instructions for handling and disposal

  • Not to be mixed with other antiseptics or soaps unless professionally instructed

PACKING TYPES

• 10 bottles, 1000 ml each.
• 20 bottles, 100 ml each.

PRODUCT CODE

1L : 3001

100 ml : 3001