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StaphAseptic® First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Gel
Protection from infection without antibiotics…
Skin infections from Antibiotic resistant germs including methicillin resistant staph (MRSA) are growing at epidemic rates. These dangerous germs are of great concern to health professionals because they spread easily from person to person and can be misdiagnosed as spider bites and boils. MRSA is spread through:
- close skin-to-skin contact
- cuts in the skin
- contaminated surfaces and equipment
- poor personal hygiene
Community acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) is difficult to determine source of contact and spreads quickly, especially among athletes who share contaminated equipment and are less aware of proper first aid procedures.
Commonly used topical antibiotics, including popular triple antibiotics, have not been shown to prevent MRSA infections and can cause skin irritation in nearly 10% of the population. In vitro studies have shown that StaphAseptic® kills over 99.9% of MRSA germs, preventing an infection without antibiotics. This new pain-relieving wound treatment should be used as part of a complete staph prevention program to protect your patients from skin infections.
Educate your athletes to help them prevent skin infections. Download a copy of our Facts About MRSA guide.
To view MRSA test results (PDF), click here.
StaphAseptic should not be used on active infections. Staph bacteria, including MRSA, can cause skin infections that may look like a pimple, boil or ingrown hair and can be red, swollen, painful, or have pus and other drainage. Serious infections may cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or even death. |
