Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide and Antiseptic Solutions
The classic solutions for the first aid cupboard and the practice: 70% rubbing alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide in 85 ml, 200 ml and 1 l bottles, 1% iodine alcohol, 1% and 5% Lugol's solution, 0.1% rivanol, 10% povidone-iodine, methylene blue and gentian violet, sterile saline and medical cotton wool. For the laboratory there is 96% ethyl alcohol and double-distilled water. Prices start at 4.24 lei.
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What to know about each
- 70% rubbing alcohol, 200 and 500 ml: a bluish ethanol-based liquid for hand hygiene and routine surface disinfection, according to its sheet; it is flammable.
- 96% ethyl alcohol, 1 l: denatured, sold as a laboratory reagent, not for consumption.
- 3% hydrogen peroxide: for external use; keep the bottle in its own packaging, in a cool place away from light.
- Iodine solutions: 1% iodine alcohol (200 ml), 1% and 5% Lugol's solution (50 ml) and 10% povidone-iodine solution (200 ml).
- Methylene blue and gentian violet, 1%, 25 g each; the sheets warn against contact with the eyes.
- Sterile 0.9% NaCl saline: 5 ml vials (20 per box), a 250 ml bottle for eye irrigation and a 500 ml bottle with an eyewash device, for first aid.
- 0.1% rivanol, 200 ml and 1 l.
Use each one only as directed on the leaflet or label. Cotton wool is in medical cotton wool, and hand gels and soaps in hand and skin disinfectants.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between rubbing alcohol and 96% ethyl alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol contains 70% ethanol, is colored blue and, according to its sheet, is used for hand hygiene and surface disinfection. The 96% ethyl alcohol is denatured and sold as a laboratory reagent, not for consumption.
What saline do you have for eye washing?
Sterile 0.9% NaCl solution: 5 ml vials, 20 per box, a 250 ml bottle for eye irrigation and a 500 ml bottle with an eyewash device that lets you rinse both eyes at once.