Kodan

Kodan is a brand of professional-grade alcoholic skin disinfectants and antiseptics widely used in clinical and surgical settings. The primary formulation, **Kodan Tinktur forte**, is an alcohol-based solution typically containing a combination of 2-propanol (isopropyl alcohol), 1-propanol, and sometimes biphenyl-2-ol (2-phenylphenol). It is indicated for preoperative skin disinfection, the prevention of surgical site infections, and the treatment of minor wounds. Its mechanism of action involves the rapid denaturation of microbial proteins and the disruption of cellular membranes, providing a broad antimicrobial spectrum that includes bactericidal (including MRSA), fungicidal, and virucidal (enveloped viruses like HBV, HIV, HCV) activities. Kodan is characterized by its rapid onset of action and sustained effect on the skin's microflora.

Brand names

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