Prontoderm® Solution
Solution for body decolonization of microbials including MDROs
Prontoderm® Solution is a colorless cleansing solution available in a 500ml bottle. The leave-on product is indicated for skin and hair decolonization through physical cleansing, including the decolonization of MDROs (multidrug-resistant organisms) such as MRSA, VRE, ESBL. Prontoderm® contains a blend of skin-conditioning and moisturizing agents, along with the preservative polyhexanide (PHMB) which has antimicrobial properties.
Advantages
- Supports the mechanical cleansing of the skin
- Is indicated for whole-body decolonization of microbials including MDROs such as MRSA, VRE, ESBL
- Prevents recolonization by a sustained antimicrobial barrier effect1
- Inhibits MDRO growth, spread, and transmission
- Can be integrated into a bundle approach aiming to reduce SSIs or catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)2
- Has a very good skin tolerance – dermatologically tested3
- Is a leave-on product that does not need to be washed off, thus saving time and water
- Can be heated to body temperature before use, e.g. in a water bath or incubator
- Suitable for application in a medical environment
- Intended for use in hospitals, nursing homes, and at home by physicians, nurses, and non-healthcare professionals after proper instruction
- Data on file 2.
- Castellà L, Casas I, Giménez M, et al. Hygiene with wet wipes in bedridden patients to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection in cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024;45(2):227-230. doi:10.1017/ice.2023.178.
- Data on file 3 (report on request)
Videos
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Whole-body decolonization in ICU
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Polyhexanide - Mode of action