Savlon Liquid Antiseptic 1 litre1000ml

Indications

Cetrimide & Chlorhexidine Gluconate is indicated in disinfection, cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds

Therapeutic 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 grampositive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: Topical per ml of liquid contains cetrimide 30 mg and chlorhexidine 3 mg: Use as directed.

Interaction

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

Repeated application may lead to skin irritation.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category-Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Storage Conditions

Store below 25° C.