# Surgical Cotton I.P.

**Group:** Surgical  ·  **Pack:** 100g  ·  **MRP:** ₹42.00  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 1101

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## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

Surgical cotton (absorbent cotton I.P.) is a sterile-grade cotton wool used for cleaning wounds, applying or absorbing fluids and antiseptics, and general first-aid and dressing purposes.

### Recommendations

- Use to clean around minor cuts, scrapes and to apply antiseptic lotions.
- Use a fresh piece for each application and discard after use.
- Pair with an antiseptic and a proper dressing for wound care.
- Keep some in a home or travel first-aid kit.
- Widely available and inexpensive through Jan Aushadhi outlets.

### Do's

- Wash your hands before handling it for wound care.
- Store it in a clean, dry, closed container.
- Use clean cotton and dispose of used pieces hygienically.

### Don'ts

- Do not reuse cotton that has touched a wound or fluids.
- Do not pack cotton fibres directly into a deep or open wound.
- Do not use damp, soiled or contaminated cotton.

### Others

This is a basic medical supply, not a medicine; seek medical care for deep wounds, heavy bleeding, or signs of infection such as spreading redness, pus or fever.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

Absorbent surgical cotton is a medical dressing material used to clean skin and wounds, absorb fluids, and apply antiseptics in first aid and clinical care.

### Recommendations

- Use for skin cleansing and to apply or absorb antiseptic solutions.
- Use a clean piece each time and dispose of it after a single use.
- Combine with appropriate dressings for proper wound management.
- Keep within a stocked first-aid kit.
- Choose sterile cotton where a sterile field is required.

### Do's

- Clean your hands before use.
- Keep it stored clean and dry.
- Dispose of used cotton hygienically.

### Don'ts

- Do not reuse contaminated cotton.
- Do not leave loose fibres inside a wound.
- Do not use if the packaging is damaged or soiled.

### Others

This is a consumable supply rather than a medicine; seek professional care for deep wounds, uncontrolled bleeding or signs of infection.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

Absorbent cotton (surgical cotton) is a first-aid and medical supply used to clean wounds, absorb fluids, and apply antiseptics or cleansing solutions to the skin.

### Recommendations

- Use for cleansing minor wounds and applying antiseptics.
- Use a fresh piece for each application and discard it afterward.
- Follow with an appropriate bandage or dressing.
- Keep some in a home or workplace first-aid kit.
- Use sterile cotton when sterility is needed.

### Do's

- Wash hands before handling.
- Store in a clean, dry, closed container.
- Dispose of used pieces properly.

### Don'ts

- Do not reuse cotton that has contacted a wound.
- Do not leave cotton fibres inside an open wound.
- Do not use damp or contaminated cotton.

### Others

This is a supply item, not a drug; seek medical attention for deep wounds, significant bleeding, or signs of infection such as increasing redness, warmth, pus or fever.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-06-15. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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