Course offering number:0809-701
Course ID:
2219
Topical Antiseptic Product Development
Pre-recorded Course
90 Minute Accredited Online Training
Who Should Attend
Individuals who are involved in the following areas related to development of antiseptic formulations will find this
course beneficial:-
Research and development
- Marketing and sales
- Regulatory
- Strategic planning
Description
In acknowledgement of recent scientific findings and changes in external hygiene that are dictated by life
style and microbial resistance challenges, there is a need to revisit product development of skin antiseptics.
This 90-minute accredited online course will describe key aspects of these findings and changes. It
discusses presence of micro flora, effectiveness of antiseptics, general and specific mechanisms of action
and effects on skin barrier properties.
Module 1
The Skin as a Barrier:
• Stratum corneum structure and function
• Cases of compromised barrier
• Skin micro flora: Source and
nature; Roles; Related skin
disorders; Conditions in which
resident flora becomes a
threat
• Acid mantle development and
importance
• Regulatory guidelines: WHO; FDA
Module 2
Post Surgical Infections:
• Scope
• Economics
• Effectiveness of hand washing and hand disinfection
• Antiseptics general mechanisms of action
• Specific mechanisms of action: Chlorhexidine, Triclosan;
Iodophors; Alcohol
Module 3
Microbial Resistance:
• Scope
• Importance
• Possible solutions
• The innate immune system recent findings: Lipids;
Peptides
• Approaches for improved formulations