Cetrimide + Chlorhexidine Gluconate Topical
Indications
Disinfection, Cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds
Adult Dose
Adult:
Topical Per mL of liquid contains cetrimide 30 mg and chlorhexidine 3 mg:
Use as directed.
Child Dose
Child
Use as directed.
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
Not Classi
Adverse Effects
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.