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Dakin’s Solution was the first use of Sodium Hypochlorite in wound care. While the original 1916 formula could only last two days, our products and formulations have been modified to last up to two years. For stable and effective formulations, look no further.

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Effective Against Viruses, Fungi, Yeasts, Molds, and Bacteria

Kills MSRA, VRE, and More Within 30 Seconds

Helps Cleanse Wounds

Improved Formulation on the Classic Wound Cleanser

No Antibiotics, No Alcohol, No Steroids, No Rinse Formula

Lasts on the Shelf for Up to Two Years

Dakin’s Wound Cleanser

Dakin’s Wound Cleanser by Century Pharmaceuticals is the ideal solution for all of your wound care needs. Whether it’s pre or post-surgery, diabetic ulcers, burns, our cleanser is efficient and effective.

Dakin’s Wound Cleanser has the same formulation as our “Di-Dak-Sol” and “Woundclenz” as they merge into one unified product to simplify the purchasing process for consumers, health staff, and patients.

Our formula is non-irritating, non-cytotoxic, and has been proven to be effective against a wide variety of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and molds. Dakin’s Wound Cleanser has been proven to kill even highly resistant bacteria, like MRSA and VRE, within only 30 seconds. Dakin’s Wound Cleanser has a 2-year shelf life, which greatly surpasses the 7-day shelf life of other on-site mixtures. Our products are also routinely tested to ensure maximum safety and quality.

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Dakin’s Wound Cleanser Pro

Dakin’s Wound Cleanser Pro has the same formulation as our Dakin’s Wound Cleanser. This cleanser is highly effective against a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, and resistant microorganisms. It has even shown efficacy against biofilm!

Dakin’s Wound Cleanser Pro has a 2-year shelf life, which greatly surpasses the 7-day shelf life of other on-site mixtures. This Wound Cleanser does not require dilution or on-site mixing prior to use, making it as easy as possible to care for your patient’s wounds and injuries. Dakin’s Wound Cleanser Pro offers a no-sting formula so that wounds can be cleaned comfortably.

Dakin’s Solution Product Line

Century carries four different strengths of Dakin’s Solution®. Explore your options to find the solution best suited for the needs of your loved ones, patients or yourself.

Dakin’s Solution® is suitable for safely treating your loved ones and patients of a variety of Chronic Wounds, Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds, Palliative Wounds, Pressure Ulcers, Surgical Wounds and Venous Ulcers among other applications.

Unlike similar products, our Dakin’s Solution requires no on-site mixing. Whether the particular injuries you are treating require our Full Strength, Half Strength, Quarter Strength or Di-Dak-Sol® you can rest assured knowing you are using a solution that is safe, effective and long-lasting. This also eliminates any chance for error that often comes along with similar on-site mixtures.

 

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Dakin’s Surface Cleanser

Use Dakin’s Surface Cleanser to make sure all of your surfaces are as clean as possible. This surface cleanser is highly effective against a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, and resistant microorganisms.

In under 30 seconds, Dakin’s Surface Cleanser gets to work sterilizing your surfaces. Dakin’s Surface Cleanser has a 2-year shelf life, which greatly surpasses the 7-day shelf life of other on-site mixtures. Our cleanser does not require dilution or on-site mixing prior to use, making it as easy as possible to care for any of your surfaces. This product can be used on a variety of materials, including wood, tile, metal, granite, and more!

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Why Century Pharmaceuticals’ Dakin’s Solution Lasts Longer

When manufactured by Century Pharmaceuticals, Dakin’s Solution lasts significantly longer than solutions manufactured elsewhere. Our unique formula increases the shelf life of Dakin’s from 48 hours to a year or two depending on the strength. At Century, Dakin’s Full...
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Dakin’s Solution Material Safety Data Sheet

One thing people often search for is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Dakin’s Solution. A MSDS is a document that contains information on the potential health effects of exposure to chemicals, or other potentially dangerous substances. These documents provide...
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How Sodium Hypochlorite Kills Bacteria

Bleach is a strong and effective disinfectant. Its active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite. For over 200 years, bleach has been the go-to chemical for erasing germs. Sodium hypochlorite is an oxidizing agent which both kills germs and in a broader application, makes...
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Scabs v. Eschar: The Differences

Being misinformed is never ideal, especially when it comes to healthcare. Knowing the difference between scabs and eschar is pretty important, particularly if you’re susceptible to both. The term “eschar” is not interchangeable with “scab.” This is often part of the...
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How Do Surgical Wounds Become Infected?

Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, but what if that barrier breaks? Any surgery that causes a break in the skin can lead to a possible infection despite the precautions and protocols to prevent infections. These infections are commonly known as surgical...
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Full Strength Is Not What You Think It Is

As a pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor of in-house, over-the-counter Dakin’s Solution, we typically receive a wide variety of questions. Many often ask about the different strengths of Dakin’s and why the percentages don’t necessarily match the descriptor....
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Over-the-Counter v. Prescription: What are the Benefits?

Over-the-counter medicine is also known as “OTC” or a “non-prescription drug”. Both these terms refer to medicine that consumer can buy without a prescription. They are considered safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your...
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Diabetic Ulcer Facts

Diabetic ulcers are a common occurrence for those that suffer from diabetes. Regardless of age, gender or race; all diabetes patients are at risk. Although more common for those that suffer from diabetes-related conditions such as kidney, eye, or heart disease and for...
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Dr. Henry Dakin: The Man Behind Dakin’s Solution

Ever wonder where Dakin’s Solution, the wound care solution, got its name? The history of Dakin’s Solution can be traced back to the man it is named after, Dr. Henry Dakin. During the time of Dakin’s development, the treatment of wounds, war injuries, surgery...
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What Your Wound Color Means

During the wound healing process, it can be difficult for patients to have an idea of how they are coming along besides just how the wound itself feels. One of the easiest and most common indicators of how a wound is healing is by examining the color of the wound....
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