1. Overview
   Sterinova® are tablets when added to water create a disinfection solution that will safely disinfect baby feeding bottles, teats, soothers and other feeding items.The baby bottles and equipment are ready for use after 30 minutes and the solution is fully effective for 24 hours.
2. Presentation
   Sterinova® infant feeding bottle sterilising tablets are available in 500mg strip size to disinfect 2.3 litres of water and have up to 5 yrs shelf life.
3. Label Claim
   Sterinova® infant feeding bottle sterilising tablets will effectively kill the following pathogens:
   1. Bacteria: Escherichia coli, which causes food poisoning, gastroenteritis, diarrhoea and
      sickness;
   2. Staphylococcus aureus, which causes food poisoning, diarrhoea, sickness and skin infections;
   3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes skin infections, rashes and pustules;
   4. Enterococcus faecium, which causes food poisoning, diarrhoea and sickness;
   5. Salmonella typhimurium which causes food poisoning, septicaemia, enteric fever, gastroenteritis and diarrhoea.
   6. Mycobacteria: Mycobacterium sp., which causes lung infections.
   7. Fungi: Candida albicans, which causes oral thrush (candidiasis).

   
   Validation of Effectiveness
   Having identified the microorganisms of concern, Medentech then evaluated the dosages and effectiveness of Sterinova under 'clean' and 'dirty' conditions. Because hypochlorites are known to be degraded in the presence of milk, Sterinova was evaluated in the presence of milk to simulate 'dirty' conditions.
   
   Bacteria and Mycobacteria
   Efficacy tests were undertaken to determine activity against bacteria at an in-use dilution of 100mg/l available chlorine (hypochlorous acid). The tests were performed by an independent, US FDA approved laboratory. They were carried out at different temperatures (50C, 200C and 300C), at time intervals up to 40 minutes and with milk concentrations up to 1% (equivalent to 50mls of milk deposit in a typical 5 litre sterilising unit). In all cases all micro-organisms were dead within ten minutes. The disinfecting period using the Sterinova method is 30 minutes.
   
   The IFBST’s are manufactured to pharmaceutical standards (certified in accordance with EU Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products), thus guaranteeing their quality and effectiveness in use.

4. Directions for use and dosage
   Important – A fresh solution must be made daily.

   1. To prepare the correct sterilising solution add one Sterinova tablet to 4 pints (2.3 litres) of lukewarm water in a suitable non-metallic container.
   2. Clean utensils thoroughly after each feed. Clean bottles and teats thoroughly with warm soapy water. Rub teats inside and out to remove all milk deposits. Rinse with cold water.
   3. Completely immerse all feeding utensils in the prepared solution making sure there are no
      trapped air bubbles. Sterilisation is complete after 30 min. but all utensils should be left in
      the solution until they are required.
   4. Wash your hands before removing utensils from the solution. Drain bottles, teats and other items before use. Fill bottles immediately and cover teats.
5. Market Segments
   1. Babycare Companies
   2. Retail: Supermarkets, drugstores, pharmacies and wholesalers

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