MASTER AID DISINF*SOLUTION 50ML

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

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

MASTER-AID Disinfectant is used for the disinfection and cleaning of the skin in the presence of superficial wounds and burns and minor pressure sores (skin lesions affecting body parts subjected to prolonged pressure).

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Consult 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 your 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 must not come into contact with the eyes due to the risk of vision damage. If it comes into contact with the eyes, wash immediately and thoroughly with water. In case of irritation, redness or pain in the eye or visual disturbance, consult a doctor immediately.

Following accidental contact of similar products with the eye during surgical procedures on patients under general anaesthesia (induced deep sleep), serious cases of permanent corneal trauma (damage to the surface of the eye) have been reported. Such injuries may necessitate corneal transplantation.

The product is for external use only; the use, especially if prolonged, of topical products can give rise to sensitisation phenomena, in which case discontinue treatment and consult your doctor to establish appropriate therapy.

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

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

In some cases, intolerance (burning or irritation) may occur, which is harmless and does not require treatment modification. Some rare cases of idiosyncrasy (intolerance) to chlorhexidine have been reported.

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

Additional side effects in children
Chemical burns (frequency not known).

Reporting of side effects
If you get 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.