INSTILLAGEL

InstillagelSterile lube for soundings Instillagel has been used with consistent success over the past 46 years and sets the standard for urethral lubrication. It contains the local anaesthetic lidocaine hydrochloride and the antiseptic chlorhexidine gluconate giving Instillagel its unique triple action: lubrication, pain prevention and reduced risk of infection.Applying Instillagel correctly (1ml per second) will result in a complete coating and unfolding of the urethra. When relaxed, the urethra has a star-shaped form, and requires unfolding to minimise trauma from invasive procedures.Instillagel® comes in a modern sterile blister pack, offering the best possible protection against the introduction of bacteria. Instillagel® also has 2 Hydroxybenzoates in addition to Chlorhexidine, which has been clinically analysed to have extra efficacy against bacteria.1,2Undergoing thorough clinical testing and performance monitoring, Instillagel was audited in 2006 and produced only 12 allergic reactions in 350 million units (that’s the equivalent of 1 reaction every 15 years). A randomised post-surgical audit in two UK hospitals produced a 50% reduction in infections when Instillagel® was used.3Patients with a known tolerance for Chlorhexidine (the overwhelming majority) will benefit from the use of Instillagel®. This group has no serious allergy risk. With hundreds of products using Chlorhexidine on the market since the 1950’s, the reaction levels are well known and extremely rare. This product has an application technique and delivery system that minimises trauma to the anatomy and has safety benefits over existing products. Additionally, Instillagel has been clinically evaluated against MRSA1, comes in aseptic packaging and requires no assembly and is available without prescription. Its polished, rounded tip minimises trauma to the orifice, it has an extremely low allergy history, and an a-traumatic application technique. There are also gender specific doses available (11ml and 6ml). 1. Efficacy of antiseptic catheter lubricants against methicillin-resistant stephylococcus aureus (MRSA). Der Urologe [A] 44 (2005) 282-285 Published online 1st March 2005. P. Faul.2. Local antiseptic therapy for non-gonococcal urethritis: phase II study with Instillagel. World J Urol 2002. 20: 45-47. Published online 23rd November. H. Sperling.3. Catheter-associated UTIs in patients after major gynaecological surgery. Professional nurse May 2004. Clare Kambal.