Alcool isopropylique
local antiseptic / antibacterial
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What this medicine is for
Pharmacologically, Isopropyl alcohol relates to the category “local antiseptic / antibacterial”. This antiseptic is applied locally to reduce micro-organisms and prevent infection of a wound or a mucous membrane.
In the case of Isopropyl alcohol, this means: Disinfects the skin or mucous membranes. It is used rather occasionally or as a short course, to get through an episode.
Under which brands it is found
Isopropyl alcohol is used in about 4 presentations listed in France. It comes under various commercial names and as generics.
- Chloraprep
- Chloraprep Colore
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate / Alcool Isopropylique
- Perprup
Original brand-name products and generics deliver the same active substance; the choice between them is made with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do you need a supplement? No.
Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Alcool isopropylique : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.
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