Category of Drug | Ethyl Alcohol is an Antiseptics drug |
Mechanism of Action | |
Indications | Ethyl Alcohol is an Antiseptics drug which is used for 1. Disinfection of skin prior to injection 2. Venepuncture or surgical procedures |
Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
Available dosage forms | 1. Regulated by state excise 2. license is required |
Dose | |
Contraindications | |
Precautions | 1. Flammable 2. Avoid broken skin 3. Patients have suffered severe burns when diathermy has been preceded by application of alcoholic skin disinfectants 4. Lactation |
Adverse Effects | Skin dryness and irritation with frequent application |
Pregnancy Category |