“Trilox” is a disinfectant that is used to clean indoor premises in order to disinfect surfaces and objects. This is confirmed by the instructions for use.
Trilox is prescribed in the following cases:
1. Using "Trilox" disinfection is carried out, combined with pre-sterilization cleaning, of the following items:
- medical products (instruments of a surgeon and dentist);
- rigid and flexible endoscopes and instruments for them in case of bacterial, viral and fungal infections in medical institutions.
2. In addition, disinfection is carried out, combined with pre-sterilization cleaning of metal objects, which also have a medical purpose. This is indicated by the instructions for use. Trilox is very effective.
The procedure itself is carried out in "Crystal-5" - a special ultrasound unit for disinfection of surgical and dental products for all types of infection.
3. Disinfection of all of the following surfaces in medical institutions:
- hard furniture;
- sanitary equipment;
- outer surfaces of apparatuses and devices;
- couvezes;
- linen;
- glassware (including laboratory);
- items for washing dishes;
- patient care items;
- medical waste (which includes dressings, cotton swabs, medical products that are used once);
- rubber and plastic shoes;
- cleaning equipment;
- rubber mats;
- children's toys for bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
The venue for current and final disinfection is medical and preventive and children's institutions, obstetric hospitals, neonatology departments, clinical, microbiological laboratories, infectious foci, sanitary vehicles, surfaces with mold. This is indicated by the instructions for use. “Trilox” helps in this.
Disinfect with the help of pharmaceutical and biotechnological premises, the outer surfaces of devices and apparatuses, hard furniture located there. Non-sterile drugs of purity class C and D are produced in these rooms.
To the drug "Trilox-spray" instructions for use will be considered later.
Also, the site of disinfection "Trilox" are foci of plague, tularemia, cholera. Here all surfaces, hard furniture, sanitary equipment, surfaces of devices, apparatuses, medical products, underwear, dishes, patient care items, toys, cleaning equipment, medical waste are subject to disinfection.
For any general cleaning in any room, the Trilox disinfectant is suitable.
The composition of the drug
What does the instructions for use say about the composition?
Trilox is a clear liquid that has a blue color and a faint specific smell. The active components are as follows:
- alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride;
- polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride;
- N, N-bis (3-aminopropyl) dodecylamine;
- various auxiliary additives and dyes.
The mechanism of action of the drug "Trilox"
The disinfectant describes the instructions for use in sufficient detail.
It has the following antimicrobial properties:
- destroys gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (pathogens of cholera, tularemia, plague, mycobacterium tuberculosis);
- kills viruses (influenza virus, adenovirus, parainfluenza, bird flu, SARS pathogen, enterovirus, rotavirus, enteric and parenteral hepatitis virus, herpes, SARS, HIV pathogen, polio);
- fights fungi (Aspergillus, Candida, Trichophyton).
In addition to the antibacterial, there is also a washing property for this agent.
This confirms the instructions for use for the Trilox agent. In veterinary medicine, it is also often used.
What is the toxicity of the drug?
There are several degrees of exposure to the body according to GOST. If Trilox is injected into the stomach, then in this case it is assigned class No. 3 (that is, Trilox refers to moderately hazardous substances), if it gets on the skin, then 4th class (low toxic substances).
Evaporation of it is not dangerous, slight irritation may appear on the skin, and if it gets into the eyes, severe irritation of the mucous membranes will occur. It has a strong sensitizing effect.
In working solutions there is no such sensitizing effect, if they get on the skin once, they will not cause irritation.
“Trilox spray” during irrigation can cause quite severe irritation of the respiratory system and the membranes of the eyes. Therefore, when working, it is necessary to wear a protective mask and be very careful.
Disinfectant concentration
- With disinfection due to a bacterial infection - 0.1%.
- With disinfection due to a viral infection - 0.5%.
- With disinfection of candidiasis - 0.3%.
- With the disinfection of dermatophytes - 1%.
Manufacturer
The drug is made in Russia. Available in plastic bottles, cans and barrels. There are also Trilox disinfectant wipes.
Shelf life
The product is stored for three years from the date of manufacture. The packaging should be tightly closed, the working solution can be stored for two weeks at 20 degrees Celsius.
special instructions
If the product was frozen, then after thawing it retains its properties. After treatment, medical instruments do not corrode, just like other objects made of stainless steel. Exceptions include instruments prohibited for sterilization under steam and by boiling. Titanium alloys and non-ferrous metals (which include copper and brass) are stored after processing. This indicates the instructions for use to the Trilox remedy. In dentistry, this is most relevant.
It is impossible to combine with soap, anionic surfactants, synthetic detergents Triloks detergents.
Napkins disinfecting "Triloks"
Napkins instructions for use are described as follows. They have the same composition. Active against bacteria, viruses, pathogenic fungi. Designed for cleaning small surfaces, tools and equipment. They can handle shoes from fungi. Packed in jars rolls. They are classified as low-hazard substances in the 4th class.
Spray
"Trilox Spray" instructions for use are described in detail.
It is used for the purpose of disinfection in medical institutions. Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, medical devices, devices. Convenient for hard to reach places. The composition is the same plus propanol. Irrigation is carried out at a distance of not less than 30 cm. If the consumption rate is observed, there will be no irritating effect.