3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic is a fast-acting antiseptic solution designed to help reduce nasal bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), by 99.5% in just one hour. This single-use application maintains bacterial reduction for at least 12 hours, making it a powerful alternative to traditional five-day antibiotic regimens like mupirocin.

Features:

• Evidence-Based Solution: Backed by 10 investigator-initiated studies supporting its efficacy.
• Effective Nasal Decolonization: Reduces S. aureus by 99.5% in one hour and maintains this reduction for 12+ hours.
• Scientifically Developed Formula: Features a pH-balanced formulation with a film-forming polymer for longer-lasting protection.
• Supports Antibiotic Stewardship: No antibiotics or alcohol, helping to combat antibiotic resistance and improve patient compliance.
• Superior to Povidone-Iodine: More effective than 10% povidone-iodine for intranasal S. aureus decolonization over 4 hours (p=0.003).
• Easy One-Time Application: Fits seamlessly into preoperative protocols, ensuring patient compliance without the need for at-home applications.

Suggested Applications:

• In-Hospital Use: Allows facilities to oversee nasal decolonization without relying on patient compliance at home.
• Preoperative Nasal Decolonization: Helps reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) as part of a comprehensive pre-surgery protocol.