What is Pre-Op?
Pre-Op 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.
Pre-Op is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Pre-Op 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 Pre-Op?
Use Pre-Op as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Pre-Op is for topical use only.
- To use, wet hands with water. Place 1 teaspoon of Pre-Op 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 Pre-Op 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 Pre-Op.
Pre-Op description
Pre-Op is a polyene antifungal drug to which many molds and yeasts are sensitive, including Candida spp. Pre-Op 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.
Pre-Op interactions
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Pre-Op side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Pre-Op?
may include dermatitis and photosensitivity. Sensitivity to Pre-Op is rare; however, persons who have developed photoallergy to similar compounds also may become sensitive to Pre-Op.
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.
Pre-Op contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Pre-Op?
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 Pre-Op.
Active ingredient matches for Pre-Op:
Hexachlorophene in United States.
Enteral Nutrition Preparation For Pre-operative Period
Preparation for enteral nutrition in Australia.
Preparation for pre-operative enteral nutrition in New Zealand.
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 480 mg | |
List of Pre-Op substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Pre-Nutrison (Portugal) | |
| Pre-Op II | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 480 mg | |
| Precision (United States) | |
| Contact Lenses and Care System (Sandoz nutrition) | |
| Precitene (Portugal) | |
| Precitene MCT 50 (Switzerland) | |
| Preparation for Enteral Nutrition | |
| Preparation for Pre-Operative Enteral Nutrition | |
| Prinol Plus (Argentina) | |
| Pro-Cal (United Kingdom, Ireland) | |
| Pro-Fibre (Canada) | |
| Pro-Stat (United States) | |
| Product Code 889 (Australia) | |
| Profort (Brazil) | |
| Prolene (Indonesia) | |
| Promeal (Italy) | |
| Proten Plus (Switzerland, Portugal) | |
| Protenac (Brazil) | |
| Protifortf (France) | |
| Protina G (Italy) | |
| Protina Torre MP (Italy) | |
| Protireal (France) | |
| Provide (Ireland, Malaysia) | |
| ProvideXtra (Philippines) | |
| Providextra / orange-pineapple flavor 200 mL x 30's (Fresenius kabi) | |
| Pulmo Diet (Brazil) | |
| QuickCal (United Kingdom, Ireland) | |
| RCRA Waste Number U132 | |
| Reabilan (Ireland) | |
| Realdiet (France) | |
| Realmentyl (France) | |
| Reconvan (Philippines) | |
| Reconvan / easy bag 500 mL (Fresenius Kabi) | |
| 500ml (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| Reconvan Protein 5.5 g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 3.3 g, sodium 138 mg, potassium 207 mg, chloride 141mg, calcium 80 mg, phosphorus60 mg, magnesium 25 mg, iron1.33 mg, zinc 1.2 mg, copper1.2 mg, manganese 0.27 mg, iodine 13.3 mcg, chromium 6.7mcg, molybdenum 10 (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| Reconvan Protein 5.5 g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 3.3 g, sodium 138 mg, potassium 207 mg, chloride 141mg, calcium 80 mg, phosphorus60 mg, magnesium 25 mg, iron1.33 mg, zinc 1.2 mg, copper1.2 mg, manganese 0.27 mg, iodine 13.3 mcg, chromium 6.7mcg, molybdenum 10 (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| Reconvan Protein 5.5 g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 3.3 g, sodium 138 mg, potassium 207 mg, chloride 141mg, calcium 80 mg, phosphorus60 mg, magnesium 25 mg, iron1.33 mg, zinc 1.2 mg, copper1.2 mg, manganese 0.27 mg, iodine 13.3 mcg, chromium 6.7mcg, molybdenum 10 (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| Reconvan Protein 5.5 g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 3.3 g, sodium 138 mg, potassium 207 mg, chloride 141mg, calcium 80 mg, phosphorus60 mg, magnesium 25 mg, iron1.33 mg, zinc 1.2 mg, copper1.2 mg, manganese 0.27 mg, iodine 13.3 mcg, chromium 6.7mcg, molybdenum 10 (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| RECONVAN infusion 500ml (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| Reconvan Protein 5.5 g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 3.3 g, sodium 138 mg, potassium 207 mg, chloride 141mg, calcium 80 mg, phosphorus60 mg, magnesium 25 mg, iron1.33 mg, zinc 1.2 mg, copper1.2 mg, manganese 0.27 mg, iodine 13.3 mcg, chromium 6.7mcg, molybdenum 10 (Fresenius Kabi) | $ 5.36 |
| Renilon (Hongkong) | |
| Renilon / Apricot & caramel flavor 125 mL (Nutricia) | |
| Renilon / in tetra pack 125 mL (Nutricia) | |
| Replena (Brazil) | |
| Resource Energy (France) | |
| Respalis (France) | |
See 473 substitutes for Pre-Op | |
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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