Antiseptic Solution and Hand Rub Price in Bangladesh

This shelf holds the antiseptics used on skin, wounds and hands: povidone iodine solutions, ointments and gargles, chlorhexidine skin cleansers, and alcohol hand rubs. Most can be bought without a prescription. A small number, including the iodine eye preparations used before eye surgery, are prescription items that Arogga dispenses only against a valid prescription.

Antiseptics are a part of Dermatological Preparations.

Antiseptics by Group

• Anti-Septic Preparations — povidone iodine in solution, ointment, cream and gargle.
• Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol — skin cleansers and alcohol hand rubs.
• Bleaching And Disinfectants — larger bottles for clinics and surfaces.

Povidone Iodine or Chlorhexidine?

Product	Typical use	Examples
Povidone iodine 10% solution	Cleaning minor cuts and grazes; skin before a procedure	Betadine, Viodin, Povisep
Povidone iodine 5% ointment or cream	Covering small wounds and minor burns	Betadine Ointment, Arodin
Povidone iodine 1% gargle	Mouth and throat rinse	Viodin Mouthwash, Povin
Chlorhexidine skin cleanser	Hand and skin washing in care settings	Hexisol, Saniscrub
Chlorhexidine + alcohol hand rub	Hand hygiene without water	Hexisol hand rub, Hexonil, Handirub

Iodine stains skin and fabric brown, while chlorhexidine is colourless. People with an iodine allergy or a thyroid condition should choose chlorhexidine.

Antiseptic, Disinfectant or Antibiotic?

An antiseptic is safe enough to use on living skin and reduces germs on it. A disinfectant is stronger and is meant for floors, toilets and instruments, not for skin. An antibiotic cream treats an infection that has already set in. For a fresh, clean graze, an antiseptic is usually all that is needed; a wound that is already red, hot and swollen needs a doctor’s assessment, not more antiseptic.

First Aid for a Minor Cut or Graze

• Wash your hands, then rinse the wound under clean running water to remove dirt.
• Press with a clean cloth until bleeding stops.
• Apply a thin layer of antiseptic solution or ointment.
• Cover with a clean dressing and change it daily.

See a doctor for deep or gaping cuts, wounds from rusty metal or animal bites, burns larger than the palm, or redness, swelling and pus that spread after a few days.

Using Hand Rub Properly

An alcohol hand rub works on hands that look clean. Use enough to wet every surface, rub palms, backs, between fingers and the thumbs, and keep rubbing until the hands are dry. It does not remove visible dirt or grease, so wash with soap and water first in that case. Alcohol rubs are flammable; keep them away from the stove and out of children’s reach.

Gargles and Mouthwash

Povidone iodine gargle is used diluted or neat as printed on the bottle, held in the mouth and spat out, never swallowed. It is not suitable for long daily use, for young children who might swallow it, or during pregnancy without medical advice. A sore throat lasting more than a few days, or with a high fever, needs a doctor rather than more gargling.

Safety With Antiseptics

• Do not use iodine over large areas of broken skin or for long periods.
• Avoid iodine on newborns and during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless a doctor advises it.
• Keep chlorhexidine out of the eyes and ears.
• Do not mix different antiseptics on the same wound.
• Skin antiseptic solutions are for external use only; the eye preparations on this shelf are different products.

Antiseptic Price in Bangladesh

Small bottles of povidone iodine and tubes of ointment are inexpensive. The litre bottles and pump hand rubs cost more but work out cheaper per use for a clinic, shop or large household. Imported Betadine sits a little above local povidone iodine brands, which contain the same strength of active ingredient.

Antiseptic Brands in Bangladesh

• Mundipharma (BD) — Betadine solution, ointment and mouthwash.
• Square Pharmaceuticals — Viodin solution, ointment and gargle.
• ACI — Hexisol in sizes from pocket bottle to half-litre.
• Jayson Pharmaceuticals — Povisep solution, cream and mouthwash.
• Incepta Pharmaceuticals — Sanityza and Saniscrub.
• Aristopharma — Arodin solution, ointment and gargle.

Related Skin Shelves

Antiseptic and antibacterial bars are on Medicated Soap, and antibiotic creams for infected wounds on Topical Anti-Infectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betadine the same as povidone iodine?

Yes. Betadine is a brand of povidone iodine; local brands contain the same active ingredient.

Can I put povidone iodine on a burn?

On a small, minor burn after cooling it under water, the ointment can be used. Larger burns need a doctor.

Does hand rub replace hand washing?

When hands look clean, yes. After the toilet or when hands are dirty, use soap and water.

Why does iodine sting?

A mild sting on open skin is common. Severe burning, rash or swelling suggests an allergy; wash it off.

Can antiseptic be used every day on healthy skin?

There is no need. Ordinary soap is enough for daily washing.

How do I remove iodine stains from clothes?

Rinse in cold water quickly and wash as usual; older stains may need a stain remover.