MASTER AID DISINF 1 G/100 ML SKIN SOLUTION 1 BOTTLE 50 ML

Name
MASTER-AID Disinfectant 1g/100ml skin solution
Chlorhexidine digluconate


What is it and what is it for?
MASTER-AID Disinfectant contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine digluconate which belongs to the biguanide category and is a disinfectant for topical (local) dermatological (skin) use.
It acts on the bacterial cell membrane causing it to rupture.

MASTER-AID Disinfectant is used for disinfecting and cleaning the skin of minor wounds, superficial burns, and bedsores (skin lesions affecting parts of the body subjected to pressure for prolonged periods).

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using MASTER-AID Disinfectant.

Do not use MASTER-AID Disinfectant
- if you are allergic to chlorhexidine digluconate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Do not use MASTER-AID Disinfectant for prolonged treatments; after a short period of treatment without noticeable results, consult a doctor. Accidental ingestion or inhalation of some disinfectants can have serious, sometimes fatal, consequences.

Do not expose the treated area to direct sunlight after applying the product. Avoid contact with the brain, meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord), and middle ear.

MASTER-AID Disinfectant should not be allowed to come into contact with eyes due to the risk of visual impairment. If it comes into contact with eyes, rinse immediately and thoroughly with water. If irritation, redness, pain in the eye, or visual disturbances occur, seek medical attention immediately.

Serious cases of permanent corneal trauma (damage to the surface of the eye) have been reported following accidental contact of similar products with the eye during surgery on patients under general anesthesia (induced deep sleep). Such injuries may require corneal transplantation.

The product is for external use only; use of topical products, especially if prolonged, may cause sensitization. In this case, discontinue use and consult your doctor to establish appropriate therapy.

Children
MASTER-AID Disinfectant can cause chemical burns especially in infants.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

In some cases, intolerance (burning or irritation) may occur, but this is harmless and does not require treatment modification. A few rare cases of idiosyncrasy (intolerance) have been reported with chlorhexidine.

Other possible side effects are (frequency not known):
- allergic skin disorders, including dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), itching, erythema (redness of the skin), eczema, rash, hives, skin irritation, and blisters;
- corneal trauma (damage to the surface of the eye) and permanent eye damage, including permanent visual impairment (following accidental exposure of the eyes during head, face and neck surgery) in patients under general anesthesia (induced deep sleep).

Additional side effects in children
Chemical burns (frequency unknown).

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.