ALCOHOL 70% V/V ethanol uses Hetterich

Pack size:500ml Dosage form:Solution

For hygienic hand disinfection and cool compresses

ethanol uses:

Ethanol is present in alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, spirits) when diluted. It is used as a topical agent to prevent skin infections, in pharmaceutical preparations (e.g. rubbing compounds, lotions, tonics, colognes), cosmetics, and in perfumes.

Alcohol 70% Hetterich
solution for use on the skin
For infants, children and adults
Active ingredient: Ethanol 70% (V/V)
Areas of application:
Hygienic hand disinfection; Cooling envelopes 

Active ingredient: Ethanol 70% (V/V)

Active ingredients

• 1 ml ethanol 70% (v/v)

Solution for use on the skin
For infants, children and adults

Active ingredient:
Ethanol 70% (V/V)

What is alcohol 70 vol% Hetterich and what is it used for?
Alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich is a disinfectant.

Areas of application:
Hygienic hand disinfection; Cooling compresses

What do you need to consider before using alcohol 70 vol% Hetterich?
Alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich must not be used: to disinfect large, open wounds.

Particular caution is required when using alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich:

• Eye contact should be avoided;
  vapors can cause drowsiness and dizziness.

When using alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich with other medicines:
No interactions known.

Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently taken any other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicines.

Driving and using machines:
No special precautions are required.

How to use alcohol 70 vol% Hetterich?
Always use alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich exactly according to the instructions in this leaflet. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
For hygienic hand disinfection, the hands are rubbed with the solution and kept moist with the solution for 1 minute. Alcohol 70 vol.-% Hetterich does not have a spore-killing effect and is therefore not suitable for storing sterile instruments and syringes.

Type of application
For use on the skin.
For cooling compresses, the solution should be diluted with equal parts of water.

Duration of application
Notes: The time specification of one minute is a minimum time. Depending on additional difficulties (e.g. moist skin, soiling of the skin, risk of the procedure), the exposure times should be extended. Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich is too strong or too weak.

If you have any further questions about using the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects are possible?
Like all medicines, alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich can have side effects, although not everyone gets them.

When evaluating side effects, the following frequency information is used:
very often more than 1 treated in 10
often 1 to 10 treated in 100
occasionally 1 to 10 treated in 1,000
rarely 1 to 10 treated in 10,000
very rarely less than 1 treated in 10,000
Not known Frequency cannot be estimated based on the available data.

When rubbing the skin with alcohol 70% by volume Hetterich, redness and slight burning may occur. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects listed seriously affects you or if you notice any side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

How should alcohol 70 vol% Hetterich be stored?
Keep medicines out of the reach of children.
You must not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the label/carton after “Use by”. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Storage conditions
Highly flammable.
Keep away from sources of ignition!
Store tightly closed.

Warning notice
If the solution is spilled, measures against fire and explosion must be taken immediately. Suitable measures include, for example, collecting the spilled liquid and diluting it with water, ventilating the room and eliminating sources of ignition.

Further information
What alcohol 70% vol. Hetterich contains:
The active ingredient is: Ethanol 70% (V/V).
100 g of solution contains 100 g of ethanol 70% (v/v).