Cotton swabs are disposable consumables. Although there are many cotton swabs that are common in our lives, the types of cotton swabs are different. As a kind of cotton swab, medical cotton swab has relatively high requirements for its use. First of all, because the medical swabs need to directly contact the wound, the production specifications and hygienic requirements are relatively high. In order to prevent the purchase of inferior cotton swabs, we should go to a regular pharmacy to buy them.
Medical cotton swabs should be sterile cotton swabs, not cotton swabs with cotton wrapped at both ends, which are sold in ordinary supermarkets. Any cotton swabs wrapped with cotton at both ends are not sterilized and are only suitable for ordinary cleaning such as makeup Therefore, ordinary cotton swabs cannot be used to replace medical cotton swabs.
Medical swabs from pharmacies are mostly sealed with plastic bags. This cotton swab is sterilized with ethylene oxide gas and its shelf life is 2 to 3 years. When purchasing this sterile cotton swab, be sure to check its production date and shelf life.
When buying medical swabs, you can observe the material and color of cotton. In addition, be sure to check the production date!
