Active ingredient is a well-known and highly active antiseptic decamethoxine,
which has a wide spectrum of antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal effects.
The product does not cause allergies due to the desensitizing action of decamethoxine.
Excipients:
- glycerin — skin softener and hand moisturizer;
- citral — adds lemon flavour;
- 15 % alcohol — does not cause skin dryness, accelerates evaporation.
The product also has:
- anti-inflammatory,
- desensitizing, and
- antispasmodic action.
Prophylactic use of HOROSTEN® in health care facilities is indicated for:
- hand disinfection of personnel of health care facilities for prevention of spreading of transient microflora.
- treatment of hands of medical personnel before and after such medical procedures as:
– injections;
– wound dressings;
– handling of respiratory devices;
– catheterization;
– dealing with blood, patient secretions, contaminated linen, and
– after contacts with contaminated material.
Therapeutic use of HOROSTEN® is indicated for:
- treatment of skin areas affected by staphylococcal and streptococcal impetigo and adjoining areas for elimination of inflammations;
- prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers;
- decontamination of microtraumas, skin wiping after depilation and shaving, treatment of scratches and abrasions;
- treatment of postoperative wounds, since the product:
– reduces the duration of wound healing,
– accelerates regeneration of granulation tissue, and
– enhances epithelialization; - processing of urinary catheters, as glycerin facilitates catheterization and decamethoxine prevents infection of the urethra and bladder.
