Savlon Cream

Cetrimide 0.5% + Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.1%
500 mg + 100 mg/100 gm
ACI Limited
Pack size 100gm tube
Unite Price 60.00 BDT

Indications

Savlon Cream 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

Side Effects

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

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.

Note

Savlon 500 mg + 100 mg/100 gm Cream generic name is Cetrimide 0.5% + Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.1%. Savlon 500 mg + 100 mg/100 gm Cream is manufactured by ACI LimitedSavlon is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Savlon Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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