kodan® tincture forte coloured
- Long-term antimicrobial activity for a minimum of 24 hours
- Effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms (bactericidal incl. mycobacteria and MRSA, yeasticidal, fungicidal, virucidal against enveloped viruses incl. HIV, HBV, HCV, HSV)
- Orange-red coloured solution marks the disinfected area
- Rapid acting and excellent skin compatibility
Source of supply
Further information
Fields of Application
- For preoperative skin preperation
- For use prior to sugery catheterisation and injections
- For use prior to taking of blood samples, punctures, excisions, cannulations and biopsies
| Field of application | ready-to-use |
|---|---|
| skin with a low density of sebaceous glands: before injections and taking of blood samples (in accordance with VAH) | 15 sec. |
| skin with a low density of sebaceous glands: for pre- and postoperative skin disinfection (in accordance with VAH) | 60 sec. |
| skin with a low density of sebaceous glands: before punctures of the joints (in accordance with VAH) | 60 sec. |
| skin with a high density of sebaceous glands (in accordance with VAH) | 2 min. |
Instructions for use
Prior to all invasive surgery
- Use kodan® without dilution
- Spray on or rub the relevant skin area with a soaked swab and assure a thorough wetting of the skin
- Pay attention to the exposure time in correspondence to the application area
- Remove the excess product to avoid puddling
Prior to punctures of the joints and preoperative skin preparation
- Remove hair mechanically or chemically on the relevant skin area
- Preoperative antiseptic washing (e.g. with octenisan®) is recommended
- To avoid removal only use skin markers with sufficient alcohol resistance (e.g. Devon™ Surgical Site Mini-Marker)
Microbiological efficacy
| Test method | ready-to-use | |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria, Yeast and Mycobacteria | ||
| mycobactericidal | suspension test/ EN 14348 dirty conditions | 1 min. |
| tuberculocidal | suspension test/ EN 14348 dirty conditions | 30 sec. |
| yeasticidal | suspension test/ EN 13624 dirty conditions | 15 sec. |
| Virus | ||
| Adenovirus (type 5) | suspension test/ EN 14476 clean conditions | 10 min. |
| Herpes simplex virus | suspension test/ EN 14476 clean conditions | 15 sec. |
| Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus | suspension test/ EN 14476 clean conditions | 15 sec. |
| Rotavirus | suspension test/ EN 14476 dirty conditions | 30 sec. |
Certificates / Norms
Product data
Ingredients:
100 g solution contains: 2-propanol (Ph. Eur.) 45.0 g, 1-propanol (Ph. Eur.) 10.0 g, biphenyl-2-ol 0.20 g.
Other ingredients: hydrogen peroxide solution 30% (Ph. Eur.), quinoline yellow, orange yellow S., brilliant black PN, purified water.
Special advice
For external use only. Keep pharmaceuticals out of the reach of children. The product should not be applied to premature babies and newborns with immature skin (e.g. constrained barrier function of the skin) due to the high alcohol content. Flammable. Do not expose to flames or electrical heat sources. When thermocauters or other electrical devices are used, let the product dry well to prevent adverse effects.
When used before incision foils are used, let the product dry well to prevent impairment of adhesion.
When used before glucose testing (e.g. Hämogluco-Sticks), let the product dry well to prevent adverse effects on measurement results.
Once the container has been opened the product should not be used for more than 12 months but not beyond the expiry date.
Information for order
| Item | Delivery form | Item |
|---|---|---|
| kodan forte coloured 250 ml FL | 10 / carton(s) | on request |
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.
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kodan® tincture forte coloured
Active substances: 2-propanol (Ph. Eur.), 1-propanol (Ph. Eur.), biphenyl-2-ol. Composition: 100 g solution contain 45.0 g 2-propanol (Ph. Eur.), 10.0 g 1-propanol (Ph. Eur.), 0.20 g biphenyl-2-ol. Other ingredients: quinoline yellow, orange yellow S., brilliant black PN, hydrogen peroxide solution 30% (Ph. Eur.), purified water. Indications: Skin disinfection prior to surgical procedures, catheterization, blood and liquor collection, injections, punctures, excisions, cannulations, biopsies, for antiseptic care of sutures as well as for additional general hygienic measures to prevent fungal skin infections. Contraindications: kodan® tincture forte coloured may not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. Undesirable effects: Particularly with frequent use, skin irritations such as burning, erythema and dryness can occur. In rare cases allergic contact reactions are possible. Revision 04/20
If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this user information, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Schülke & Mayr GmbH, 22840 Norderstedt, Germany, Tel. +49 40 52100-666, info@schuelke.com