What is Germa-Medica?
Germa-Medica is a topical antibacterial cleanser. It is used to clean the skin before surgery to prevent the spread of infection. It works like a detergent to cleanse the skin by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria.
Germa-Medica is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Germa-Medica indications
Indicated for use as a surgical scrub and a bacteriostatic skin cleanser. It may also be used to control an outbreak of gram-positive infection where other infection control procedures have been unsuccessful. Use only as long as necessary for infection control.
How should I use Germa-Medica?
Use Germa-Medica as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Germa-Medica is for topical use only.
- To use, wet hands with water. Place 1 teaspoon of Germa-Medica into your palm and work up a lather with water. Apply to the area to be cleansed.
- Rinse thoroughly after use, especially sensitive areas such as the genitals.
- If you miss an application of Germa-Medica and you are using it regularly, resume your regular schedule as soon as possible.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Germa-Medica.
Germa-Medica description
Germa-Medica is a polyene antifungal drug to which many molds and yeasts are sensitive, including Candida spp. Germa-Medica has some toxicity associated with it when given intravenously, but it is not absorbed across intact skin or mucous membranes. It is considered a relatively safe drug for treating oral or gastrointestinal fungal infections.
Germa-Medica interactions
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Germa-Medica side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Germa-Medica?
may include dermatitis and photosensitivity. Sensitivity to Germa-Medica is rare; however, persons who have developed photoallergy to similar compounds also may become sensitive to Germa-Medica.
In persons with highly sensitive skin the use of pHisoHex may at times produce a reaction characterized by redness and/or mild scaling or dryness, especially when it is combined with such mechanical factors as excessive rubbing or exposure to heat or cold.
Germa-Medica contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Germa-Medica?
Should not be used on burned or denuded skin.
It should not be used as an occlusive dressing, wetpack, or lotion. It should not be used routinely for prophylactic total body bathing.
It should not be used as a vaginal pack or tampon, or on any mucous membranes.
It should not be used on persons with sensitivity to any of its components. It should not be used on persons who have demonstrated primary light sensitivity to halogenated phenol derivatives because of the possibility of cross-sensitivity to Germa-Medica.
Active ingredient matches for Germa-Medica:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Solution; Topical; Hexachlorophene 0.25% | |
| Solution; Topical; Hexachlorophene 1% | |
List of Germa-Medica substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Gamophene | |
| German-Medica | |
| HCP | |
| Hexa Clean (Thailand) | |
| Hexa Clean 0.25 % w/w x 1.8 L | |
| Hexa Clean 0.25 % w/w x 3.6 L | |
| Hexa-Germ | |
| Emulsion; Topical; Hexachlorophene 3% | |
| Hexabalm | |
| Hexachlorofen | |
| Hexachlorophane | |
| Hexachlorophen | |
| Hexachlorophene (Canada, United States) | |
| Phisohex 148ml Bottle | $ 35.46 |
| Hexachlorophene powder | $ 11.47 |
| Phisohex 3% cleanser | $ 0.18 |
| Phisohex 473ml Bottle | $ 0.13 |
| Tersaseptic cleanser | $ 0.05 |
| Hexachlorophène | |
| Phisohex 148ml Bottle | $ 35.46 |
| Hexachlorophene powder | $ 11.47 |
| Phisohex 3% cleanser | $ 0.18 |
| Phisohex 473ml Bottle | $ 0.13 |
| Tersaseptic cleanser | $ 0.05 |
| Hexachlorophene, Pharma | |
| Hexaclorofeno Cheminter (Paraguay) | |
| Hexaphene-LV | |
| Hexazinone | |
| Hexosan | |
| Hilo Cat Flea Powder | |
| Hilo Flea Powder | |
| Isobac 20 | |
| Jabon Antiseptico Asens (Spain) | |
| Lotocreme (South Africa) | |
| Nabac | |
| Nabac 25 EC | |
| Neosept V | |
| Pedigree Dog Shampoo Bar | |
| Phiso-Scrub | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 3% | |
| Phisodan | |
| Phlogosol (Hungary) | |
| Pre-Op (United States) | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 480 mg (Davis and Geck) | |
| Pre-Op II | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 480 mg | |
| RCRA Waste Number U132 | |
| Ritosept | |
| Scrubteam Surgical Spongebrush | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 330 mg | |
See 86 substitutes for Germa-Medica | |
References
- DailyMed. "HEXACHLOROPHENE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "hexachlorophene". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "hexachlorophene". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00756 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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