MERIDIAN MEDICINAL UPDATE

News - Articles - Events

From the World of Medicine
June 2017
For private circulation only Exclusively for our core company Doctors

Monsoon is arriving - Encourages bacterias & fungus

The onset of monsoon brings respite from the scorching summer heat. However, it also brings with itself the
dampening atmosphere and the gloomy weather. The season makes it all the more vulnerable to catch
infection. It is therefore imperative for everyone to be more cautious during the monsoon season to avoid
bacterial and germ infections.
During monsoon, even for a regular and normal activity like bathing one should be cautious and alert.
Bathing daily is a personal hygiene habit; it helps to wash away dirt, reduce body odour and create a
physical appearance of cleanliness. But simple bathing with soap may not be sufficient to protect us from
falling prey to infections.
"In this rainy season, to avoid infections, keep yourself hygienic and preferably use antiseptic solutions in your
home and in your office to keep the surfaces clean, so that the germs cannot grow and transmit the infection,"
said Dr. Narendra Saini, India Representative - Global Hygiene Council.

Most houses have overhead tanks for storage of water sourced from
the municipal supply system or bore well. These tanks are known to
be contaminated, most of the times. Disease -causing micro
organisms - Salmonella bacteria, Entameba histolitica and giardia -
are found in abundance in these tanks. Even usage of bathing water
from these tanks can lead to infections. Avoid using bathing water
from these tanks without adding antiseptic liquid, It might not just
cause infection but also prove fatal at times.

Add few drops of an antiseptic liquid for bathing, children will be protected more against these contagious
germs and bacteria. Reports have showed that 5% aqueous solution (1:20) is used as antiseptic liquid and
have demonstrated efficacy against bacteria and pathogenic fungi.
In particular, antiseptic liquids are an essential part of infection control practices and aid in the prevention of
infections.
Antiseptic liquid is one of the suggested solutions to mounting concerns over the potential for microbial
contamination and infection risks. A wide variety of active chemical agents are found in these products,
many of which have been used for hundreds of years for antisepsis, disinfection, and preservation.
About Benzyl Septol
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride - a powerful and safe antiseptic.
Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and a faster antimicrobial action
destroying most of the pathogens within 5 minutes.
USES:
First Aid: Antiseptic wound cleaning for cuts, grazes, bites and stings
Personal hygiene: Use of Benzyl septol while bathing not only reduce germs by
99.99% but also kills dangerous bacteria like E. coli.
Household cleaning: On hard surfaces to disinfect and kill germs around
the home and water storage
Laundry: rinsing of clothes. Adding few drops in water can assure a germ-free
protection during the monsoon as well.
For more information, visit: www.meridianentp.com

Courtesy from: