Savlon cream100gm
Cream
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride + Cetrimide
ACI Consumer Brands
Product Code : 19773
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Medicine overview
Indications of Savlon cream 100gm
Cetrimide & Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride is indicated in Insect bites, Sunburn, Disinfection, Cuts, Scratches, Blisters, Grazes, Nappy rash, Cracked and itchy skin, Cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds
Theropeutic Class
Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations
Pharmacology
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.
Dosage & Administration of Savlon cream 100gm
Adult and children: Apply 2-3 times daily or as directed.
Dosage of Savlon cream 100gm
Adult and children: Apply 2-3 times daily or as directed.
Interaction of Savlon cream 100gm
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Contraindications
Not to be used in the eye, ear, mucous membrane or body cavities.
Side Effects of Savlon cream 100gm
Repeated application may lead to skin irritation.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged and repeated use may increase risk of hypersensitivity reactions. Blood, soap, cotton or other organic matter may decrease antibacterial efficacy.
Drug Classes
Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations
Mode 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.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
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