Cetrimide 0.5% + Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.1%

Indications

Cetrimide 0.5% + Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.1% is used for: Insect bites, Sunburn, Disinfection, Cuts, Scratches, Blisters, Grazes, Nappy rash, Cracked and itchy skin, Cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds

Adult Dose

Adult and children: Apply 2-3 times daily or as directed.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Not to be used in the eye, ear, mucous membrane or body cavities.

Precautions

Prolonged and repeated use may increase risk of hypersensitivity reactions. Blood, soap, cotton or other organic matter may decrease antibacterial efficacy.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Cetrimide 0.5% + Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.1% : Repeated application may lead to skin irritation.

Mechanism of Action

Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic; it has bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial agent; it is active against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses.