Tegutect®: Your First Line of Defense Against Infection

When it comes to medical treatments, even the smallest procedures like an injection or blood sugar test can open the door for harmful germs to enter your body. That’s why proper skin preparation is so important — it helps protect you from infection before the first touch of a needle or surgical tool.

Skin preparation is cleaning the skin before any medical procedure, big or small. Whether it’s a hospital surgery, a clinic visit, or a simple home treatment like checking blood sugar or injecting insulin, cleaning the skin properly lowers the risk of infection and inflammation.

If the skin is not cleaned before a procedure, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms thriving on the surface can enter the body through the injection site, cut, or puncture. This can lead to:

• Skin infections like redness, swelling, pus, or boils

• Delayed healing after surgery or needle procedures

• Inflammation, pain, or discomfort at the site

• More serious infections if bacteria spread deeper into the body or bloodstream.

  
  

Infections can sometimes become severe and require antibiotics or even hospitalization. That’s why proper skin prep isn’t just a routine step — it’s a critical way to protect your health.

Tegutect® is an advanced skin antiseptic formulated by GalenX. It is specially designed to stop germs before they enter the skin. It combines chlorhexidine, a powerful disinfectant, with ethyl alcohol, known for its fast-acting germ-killing ability. Together, they provide strong and lasting protection for your skin.

Tegutect® is used before:

• Injections

• Surgical cuts (incisions)

• Tube insertions (like catheters)

• Punctures or minor skin procedures

Even in-home care — like dialysis, insulin delivery, or finger-prick blood sugar checks — Tegutect® ensures your skin is safely prepared.

Why Tegutect® Works So Well

• Dual-action formula: Chlorhexidine kills germs and works even after the alcohol dries.

• Fast and effective: Ethyl alcohol kills most bacteria on contact.

• Long-lasting protection: Keeps working to prevent infections over time.

• Trusted by professionals: Used in hospitals, and clinics, and recommended for home use.

Protecting Skin, Preventing Infections

Without proper skin antiseptics like Tegutect® , tiny germs can sneak in through injection sites or cuts, leading to redness, swelling, or more serious infections. But with regular use, Tegutect® builds a clean, protective barrier, — keeping your skin safer and your health better. Tegutect® is a reliable, powerful skin antiseptic that helps you stay protected at every step.

References: 

 Hemani, M. L., & Lepor, H. (n.d.). Skin preparation for the prevention of surgical site infection: Which agent is best? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2809986/