Surgical Spirit, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Surgical Spirit (Denatured ethyl alcohol (industrial methylated spirit) with denaturants (exact composition varies by manufacturer)). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Surgical Spirit (same or similar composition):
- Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution
- Ethyl Alcohol 70% (Rectified Spirit) Solution
- Povidone Iodine Solution 10%
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution
- Sterillium Hand Sanitizer (alcohol-based)
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Surgical Spirit contains Denatured ethyl alcohol (industrial methylated spirit) with denaturants (exact composition varies by manufacturer). Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Surgical Spirit: At a Glance
- Composition
- Denatured ethyl alcohol (industrial methylated spirit) with denaturants (exact composition varies by manufacturer)
- Price
- ₹68
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- Manufacturer
- Trimurty Chemical Industries
- Known substitutes
- 5
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