MICROSHIELD® products can be purchased from your nearest leading pharmacy chain stores across Australia and New Zealand. Please click link to view the complete list of pharmacy retailers and healthcare distributors – Where to buy.
Products that are designed and formulated to meet quality and safety standards as outlined by the Regulatory authorities.
No, MICROSHIELD® products are not tested on animals.
All MICROSHIELD® products except for Angel Blue, MICROSHIELD 2, MICROSHIELD 4 are colour and fragrance-free.
All MICROSHIELD® products are manufactured in Australia.
An antiseptic is a chemical agent that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on external surfaces of the body and helps to prevent infection.
Antiseptics kill, inhibit, or reduce the number of microorganisms on the skin by mechanical removal or chemical activity while disinfectants destroy microorganisms found on inanimate or non-living objects. Antiseptics can be referred to as skin disinfectants.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a broad-spectrum antiseptic used to kill or inhibit bacteria, some viruses and fungi. Its widely used in healthcare settings for skin disinfection and infection control.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate disrupts the microbial cell membrane which leads to the leakage of essential intracelluar components and subsequently causing cell death.
MICROSHIELD® ANTISEPTIC SKIN CLEANSERS are specialised chlorhexidine-based antiseptics. They are designed to reduce micro-organisms on the skin such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, both immediately after use and for several hours following application. These effective antiseptic cleansers are commonly used in healthcare settings for handwashing, surgical hand antisepsis and showering.
MICROSHIELD® 2 contains 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate and MICROSHIELD® contains 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate. MICROSHIELD® 2 is indicated for use as an antibacterial skin cleanser, while MICROSHIELD® 4 is indicated as a pre-operative body wash, that is to be used before surgery or medical procedures to lower the risk of infection.
Yes, MICROSHIELD® Skin Cleanser can be used as an everyday skin cleanser.
Yes, MICROSHIELD® Mositurising Lotion can be used on sensitive skin. Its ultra-hydrating formula is enhanced with aloe vera, and free from colour and fragrance.