Alcohol USP (Ethanol, ETOH)

Category:

  • Antiseptic

Description:

  • Germicidal antiseptic

Indications:

  • Local skin anti-infective

  • Instrument antiseptic

  • Treatment of Delirium Tremors (DTs)

Contraindications:  

Precautions:

  • Pregnancy category D

  • Optimum concentration for antiseptic is 70% by weight.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

 

Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

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