Where can I buy Octenisan (anti-bacterial shower gel)?

littlemissmoney

Hi

I'm going to hospital for a (very) minor operation and in the letter it says I must use Octenisan (anti-bacterial shower gel) for 5 days before I go. Fine, but where do you buy this stuff? I've looked in Sainsbury's and Boots and can't find it. Does anyone know please? Thanks

Blackpool_Saver

http://66.102.9.132/search?q=cache:S2vitJ2KLgoJ:forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html%3Fp%3D26933407+Octenisan+antibacterial+shower+gel+buy&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk

littlemissmoney

Thanks, I found that thread, but it seems to be saying you have to get Octenisan on presciption

glowgirl_2

I've never heard of it but could you not take the letter to your GP and ask them to perscribe it for you? Not cheap I know but if you need it....failing that maybe call the hospital and ask them to perscribe it from their own pharmacy - best of luck hope your op goes well:)