Medicines/Generics/Cetrimide

Cetrimide

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Overview

Cetrimide is a topical disinfectant used in various skin preparations.

Indications

Cetrimide is primarily indicated in conditions like Dandruff, Infected wounds, Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Seborrhoea of scalp.

Contraindications

Cetrimide is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cetrimide, which give rise to further complications include Corneal irritation, Erosion, Ulceration. Cetrimide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Convulsions, Cyanosis, CNS depression, Asphyxia, Hypotension/hypertension. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cetrimide therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Cetrimide include Convulsions, Central paralysis. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cetrimide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspnea, Irritative skin reactions, Hypersensitivity, Falling of the Hair.

Warnings

Avoid use of drug in patients who have previously experienced an allergic reaction such as rash, itching or irritation. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

0.1 to 1 % (0.55 (0.55)) As recommended. Topical — As Required

Child Dosage

0.1 to 1 % (0.55 (0.55)) As recommended. Topical — As Required

Neonatal Dosage

0.1 to 1 % (0.55 (0.55)) 24 hourly topical — As required

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Cetrimide was found.

Storage

Cream,sol Store . Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.