Skin cleansers, antiseptics and desloughing agents
Drug safety update
December 2014: Chlorhexidine: reminder of potential for hypersensitivity
December 2014: Chlorhexidine solutions: reminder of the risk of chemical burns in premature infants
December 2014: Hydrogen peroxide: reminder of risk of gas embolism when used in surgery
Potassium permanganate solution 1 in 10 000 is a mild antiseptic with astringent properties and can be used for exudating eczematous areas. It can stain skin and nails, especially with prolonged use.
1 dissolved tablet in 4 litres of water provides a 0.01% (1 in 10000 solution)
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30 tablet | £21.50 |
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500 ml | £7.97 |
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500 ml | £7.97 |
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250 ml | £4.47 |
500 ml | £4.96 |
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600 ml | £4.91 |
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25 gram | £8.07 |
40 gram | £11.62 |
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200 ml | £0.63 |
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200 ml |
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25 unit dose | £6.62 |
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10 unit dose | £8.17 |
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25 sachet | £5.33 |
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10 sachet | £6.85 |
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1 bottle |
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2000 ml | |
500 ml |
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1 ml | |
100 ml | |
50 ml |
Iodine 2% solution is used in colposcopy for staining cervical tissue.
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1 ml | |
20 ml |
Lugols iodine contains potassium iodide 10% and iodine 5% it is taken orally before a thyroidectomy it helps to prepare the thyroid gland for removal.
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1 ml |