RinsCap ALco+ (Isopropyl Alcohol 75% vv and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.5% wv Hand Disinfectant)

Country: Malaysia

Language: English

Source: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Active ingredient:

Chlorhexidine Gluconate; Isopropyl Alcohol

Available from:

AIN MEDICARE SDN. BHD.

INN (International Name):

Chlorhexidine Gluconate; Isopropyl Alcohol

Units in package:

500 ml; 500 ml

Manufactured by:

AIN MEDICARE SDN. BHD.

Patient Information leaflet

RINSCAP
® ALCO
+
Isopropyl Alcohol 75% v/v and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.5% w/v Hand
Disinfectant
Page 1/2
_Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP)_
_ _
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
is used for
2.
How
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
works
3.
Before you use
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
4.
How to use
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
5.
While you are using it
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage and Disposal of
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
8.
Product Description
9.
Manufacturer
and
Product
Registration Holder
10.
Date of Revision
WHAT
RINSCAP
® ALCO
+
IS USED FOR
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
is
a
cutaneous
solution with a combination of Isopropyl
Alcohol
75%
v/v
and
Chlorhexidine
Gluconate 0.5% w/v used to help reduce
bacteria
that
potentially
can
cause
disease. For use when soap and water are
not available.
HOW
RINSCAP
® ALCO
+
WORKS
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
is an agent to kill
bacteria
upon
contact.
It
is
used
to
prevent
infection
by
destroying
microorganisms
on
skin
that
cause
infection.
BEFORE YOU USE
RINSCAP
® ALCO
+
When you must not use it
Do not take
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
if you
are
allergic
(hypersensitive)
to
chlorhexidine
gluconate,
isopropyl
alcohol or to any of the other ingredients
listed in the Product Description section.
Before you start to use it
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
is for external use
only. Not for injection.
Alcohol
should
not
be
brought
into
contact with some vaccines and skin test
injections
(patch
tests).
If
in
doubt,
consult
the
vaccine
manufacturers
literature.
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
should
only
be
applied
to
the
skin
gently.
When
the
solution
has
been
applied
in
an
over
vigorous
manner
to
very
fragile
or
sensitive skin or after repeated use, rash,
inflammation, itching, dry and/or flaky
skin and pain may occur. At the first sign
of any of these reactions, applications of
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
should be stopped
.
_ _
Pregnancy and lactation
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
is
safe
during
pregnancy as well as breast feeding.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or nurse if you have
recently
had
a
vaccine
or
skin
test
injection
(patch
test
used
to
test
for
allergie

Summary of Product characteristics

Date of Revision: 01.06.2021
USER INFORMATION
RINSCAP
® ALCO
+
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 75% v/v and CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.5% w/v
HAND DISINFECTANT
AN�SEP�C CUTANEOUS SOLU�ON
COMPOSITON:
The Solu�on Contains:
Isopropyl Alcohol 75% v/v
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.5% w/v
PRODUCT DESCRIP�ON:
Clear, pink, cutaneous solu�on.
PHARMACODYNAMICS:
Bisbiguanide an�sep�cs exert their lethal effect upon bacterial
cells through non-specific interac�on with
acidic phospholipids of the cell membranes. Since there is li�le
percutaneous absorp�on of isopropyl alcohol
or chlorhexidine gluconate, pharmacodynamic
studies have not been undertaken.
PHARMACOKINE�CS:
There is li�le absorp�on of isopropyl alcohol or of chlorhexidine
gluconate through intact skin. Pharmacokine�c
studies have not been conducted with the product.
INDICA�ON:
Use as hand disinfectant to help reduce bacteria that poten�ally can
cause disease. For use when soap and
water are not available.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:
Wet the hands with sufficient amount of
RinsCap
®
ALco
+
solu�on and rub gently the affected area for about
30 seconds and proceed un�l the hands are dry.
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRA�ON: TOPICAL
CONTRAINDICA�ONS:
The medicinal product is contraindicated where pa�ents have shown
previous hypersensi�vity to chlorhexidine
or isopropyl alcohol.
WARNING AND PRECAU�ONS:
The solu�on is an irritant to eyes and mucous membrane. Keep the
solu�on away from these areas. Wash
promptly and thoroughly with water if the solu�on comes in contact
with the eyes. Do not use on open skin
wound, broken or damage skin, for lumbar puncture or in children less
than 2 months of age.
Avoid contact with the brain, meninges and middle ear. Avoid prolonged
skin contact as the solu�on is
alcoholic solu�ons. Allergic or irrita�on skin reac�ons with
chlorhexidine is rarely reported.
Do not use with electrocautery procedures un�l dry. Remove any
soaked materials, drapes or gowns before
proceeding. Do not mix with detergent or other chem