Cleanliness is the key to he alth! This is especially true during seasonal outbreaks of influenza viruses: it is no secret to anyone that the disease is spread not only by airborne droplets, but also through objects. That is why it is so important to keep an antiseptic on hand in situations where it is not possible to wash your hands with soap under the tap. In addition, there are many examples when it makes sense to treat a potentially infected surface. In this regard, there is a need for a universal tool that satisfies all the above tasks.
Today there are a lot of similar products on sale, but we will talk about the Ecobreeze spray. This antiseptic is widely used not only in everyday life, but also in the medical environment. Let's find out more about him.
Description
A ready-to-use antiseptic is a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent alcohol odor (skin spray with a perfume scent). "Ecobreeze" is perfectly absorbed into the skin, at the same time forming a protective barrier and killing pathogenic microorganisms andviruses.
Varieties of Ecobreeze
There are two varieties of this drug:
- Ecobreeze antiseptic spray is widely used in medical institutions, as well as in educational institutions, various laboratories, trade and public catering enterprises, in service provision institutions (beauty salons, hostels, hotels, public baths), in social institutions (banks, pension funds, post offices), etc. for surface disinfection. In addition, Ecobreeze (antiseptic spray) is used in the treatment of patient care items, rubber gloves and footwear for attendants, tools for gynecological and dental surgeries. With the help of "Ecobreeze" it is possible to disinfect surfaces from almost any material. The exceptions are surfaces treated with varnishes that deteriorate under the influence of alcohols and low-grade varnishes. Plexiglas and acrylic products are also not processed.
- Ecobreeze skin antiseptic is intended for hand hygiene of medical workers, including surgeons and operating nurses. In addition, "Ecobreeze" (spray) is widely used for disinfection of donor elbows and skin during operations. It is also used to treat the hands of catering and cosmetic enterprises (when providing manicure and pedicure services).
Composition
The components of the skin and surface treatment are similar, the difference is only in percentage and in the presence of perfume fragrancein "Ecobreeze" for hands.
The composition of the skin antiseptic includes:
- Isopropyl alcohol 60% (Propanol-2).
- ADBAH – 0.15%.
- Skin-enhancing ingredients.
The composition of the spray for disinfection is somewhat different in the percentage of components:
- Isopropyl alcohol - 65%.
- Quaternary ammonium compound - 0.025%.
- Functional components.
Properties
The tool has become so widespread due to its special properties, namely:
- Bactericidal property - perfectly copes with pathogens of all nosocomial infections, including tuberculosis, due to high antimicrobial activity.
- Fungicidal property - successfully copes with pathogenic fungal pathogens (no exception - yeast fungi and trichophytosis).
- Virucidal property - provides inactivation of various viruses, including HIV infection, viral hepatitis, herpes, rotaviruses, adenoviruses and polio.
It is noteworthy that freezing the product does not deprive it of these properties, after thawing "Ecobreeze" just as well copes with its main task - disinfection.
Keep it in a dark place out of the reach of children, separate from all other medicines, for 5 years (unopened package).
Benefits of Ecobreeze skin antiseptic
Along with other skin antiseptics, Ecobreeze has properties that distinguish it from others:
- Containsingredients that moisturize the skin.
- Does not contain dyes.
- Does not cause allergic reactions or skin irritations.
- Short exposure time.
"Ecobreeze" (antiseptic): instructions for use
The method of application directly depends on the goal:
- Processing of hands for hygiene purposes - it is necessary to apply on the hands, lightly rub into the skin and interdigital spaces at least 3 ml of Ecobreeze. The instruction prescribes to rub the antiseptic for at least 30 seconds. Prevention of viral infections, as well as tuberculosis, requires double treatment, at least 3 ml of spray is consumed each time. In this case, the processing time should be 60 seconds.
- Processing the hands of surgeons - before use, wash hands and forearms with running water and soap for two minutes. Then apply "Ecobreeze" (antiseptic) on dry hands - two portions of 5 ml each, rub into the skin and interdigital spaces for at least 5 minutes. Put on sterile gloves only after the product has completely dried.
- Treatment of the injection field - moisten a cotton swab with Ecobreeze abundantly and wipe the skin. Waiting time after processing should be at least 1 minute.
- Treatment of the elbow bend of the donor, the surgical field - wipe the skin twice with gauze swabs with the product after the patient has taken a shower. Holding time before manipulation - 2 minutes.
Rules of applicationEcobreeze for surface disinfection
With regard to the surface disinfectant, the instruction suggests several modes of application. There are 10 modes in total, each of them prescribes a special percentage of Ecobreeze and its exposure time.
For example, to wipe surfaces to prevent the hepatitis B virus, you should use a 0.5% solution from a flow rate of 100 ml/m2. Processing should be carried out for at least 60 minutes.
Cost
For the Ecobreeze skin antiseptic with a volume of 0.1 l, you will have to pay from 115 to 130 rubles, depending on the pharmacy. The price of Ecobreeze (spray) with a dosage of 1 liter ranges from 400 to 600 rubles.
Ecobreeze disinfectant is sold as a 1 liter concentrate. Its average cost is 1200 rubles.
