kodan® tincture forte colourless
- Long-term antimicrobial activity for a minimum of 24 hours
- Effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms (bactericidal incl. mycobacteria and MRSA, yeasticidal, virucidal against enveloped viruses incl. HIV, HBV, HCV, HSV)
- Rapid acting and excellent skin compatibility
Further information
Fields of Application
- For preoperative skin prep / postoperative suture care
- For use prior to sugery catheterisation, injections, taking of blood samples, punctures, excisions, cannulations and biopsies
- To support general-hygienic measures in the prevention of fungal skin infections
- If no special hand disinfectant is available, kodan® tincture forte colourless can also be used for hygienic hand disinfection.*
* VAH certificate does not include hygienic hand disinfection.
| Application area | ready-to-use |
|---|---|
| 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 low density of sebaceous glands: before injections and taking of blood samples (in accordance with VAH) | 15 sec. |
| skin with a high density of sebaceous glands (in accordance with VAH) | 2 min. |
| hygienic hand disinfection NONE(EN 13727; EN 1500) | 30 sec. |
Instructions for use
Prior to all invasive surgery
- Use kodan® without dilution
- Spray on or rub the relevant skin area with a soaked swab, 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
Microbiological efficacy
| Test method | ready-to-use | |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria, Yeast and Mycobacteria | ||
| bactericidal | suspension test/ EN 13727 dirty conditions | 15 sec. |
| MRSA | suspension test/ EN 13727 dirty conditions | 15 sec. |
| mycobactericidal | suspension test/ EN 14348 dirty conditions | 1 min. |
| 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. |
| Rotavirus | suspension test/ EN 14476 dirty conditions | 30 sec. |
| virucidal against enveloped viruses | suspension test/ EN 14476 clean conditions | 15 sec. |
Certificates / Norms
Product data
100 g solution contains the following active ingredients: 45 g 2-Propanol (Ph. Eur.), 10 g 1-Propanol (Ph. Eur.), 0.2 g Biphenyl-2-ol
Other components: Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 30% (Ph. Eur.), Purified Water
Chemical-physical data
Special advice
For external use only. Keep pharmaceuticals out of the reach of children. In case of accidental contact with eyes rinse immediately for several minutes with plenty of water keeping the eyelid open. Due to the high alcohol content kodan® tincture forte colourless must not be applied on premature infants and neonates with immature skin (e.g. restricted barrier function of the skin).
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 glucose testing (e.g. Hämogluco-Sticks), let the product dry well to prevent adverse effects on measurement results.
When used before incision foils are used, let the product dry well to prevent impairment of adhesion.
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 no. |
|---|---|---|
| kodan® tincture forte colourless 6 ml bottle | 40 / carton(s) | on request |
| kodan® tincture forte colourless 1 l bottle | 10 / carton(s) | on request |
| kodan® tincture forte colourless 250 ml bottle | 10 / carton(s) | on request |
| kodan® tincture forte colourless clinic package 1 l bottle | 10 / carton(s) | on request |
| kodan® tincture forte colourless clinic package 250 ml bottle | 10 / carton(s) | on request |
| kodan® tincture forte colourless 500 ml bottle | 20 / carton(s) | on request |
Application aids
| Item | Delivery form | Item |
|---|---|---|
wall bracket plastics 1l  | 1 | on request |
Environmental information
schülke manufactures products economically and with advanced, safe and environmentally friendly production processes while at the same time maintaining our high quality standards.
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kodan® tincture forte colourless
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: 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. If no special hand disinfectant is available kodan® tincture forte colourless may also be used for hygienic hand disinfection. Contraindications: kodan® tincture forte colourless should not be used for surgical hand disinfection. kodan® tincture forte colourless 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 01/22
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this user information, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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