RIVANOL 0.1% Skin Fluid, 1000g-RIVANOL 0,1% Płyn na skórę, 1000g

• Important! Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on adverse effects and dosage, and information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult a doctor or pharmacist, because any drug used improperly threatens your life or health.

RIVANOL 0.1%, 1 mg/g, liquid for the skin

• Ethacridini lactas

What is Rivanol 0.1% and what is it used for

Rivanol 0.1% is a liquid for application to the skin. Rivanol 0.1% contains the active substance ethacridine lactate, belonging to the group of acridine dyes with antibacterial action. Ethacridine lactate acts on streptococci, staphylococci, and other Gram-positive bacteria.

• Indications

Disinfection of the skin and superficial skin damage (e.g. abrasions).

Important information before using Rivanol 0.1%

When not to use Rivanol 0.1%:

– if you are allergic to the active substance or acridine dyes,

– orally,

– for the eyes.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rivanol 0.1%.

Do not use the medicine for a long time, as it may cause allergic reactions.

Do not use on large areas of damaged skin.

Avoid contact of the medicine with clothing.

Discontinue use if allergic symptoms occur.

Rivanol 0.1% and other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are currently taking, have recently taken or are planning to take.

Due to the risk of inactivation of the drug, it should not be used concurrently with oxidizing agents (potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide), tannins (tannin), anionic substances (polyethylene glycol) and with sodium borate solution, salicylic acid, sodium chloride.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks she may be pregnant or is planning to have a child, she should consult a doctor before using this medicine.

No data on use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and operating machinery

When used correctly, the drug has not affected the ability to drive or operate machinery.

How to use Rivanol 0.1%

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

The medicine is intended for topical application to the skin.

Unless your doctor recommends otherwise, the medicine is usually applied several times a day in the form of compresses, dressings and rinses.