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Table 1 Polyhexanide-based antiseptics used for decolonization

From: Integrated MRSA-Management (IMM) with prolonged decolonization treatment after hospital discharge is effective: a single centre, non-randomised open-label trial

 

Decolonization site

Polyhexanide concentration

Other ingredients

ProntOral®

throat, mouth wash

0.15 %

Aroma, sodium cyclamate, surfactants, excipients

Prontoderm® Nasal gel

nose

0.1 %

Glycerine, hydroxyethylcellulose, excipients

Prontosan® Solution

wound irrigation

0.1 %

Betaine surfactant

Prontoderm® Solution/Foam

whole-body/hair washing, external auditory canal (Solution only)

0.11 %

Surfactants, excipients