Chlorbutol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Chlorbutol is an antibacterial and antifungal. It is used as a preservative and as an anaesthetic, dusting powder or ointment. It is used topically as a solution in clove oil as a dental analgesic.
Indications
Chlorbutol is primarily indicated in conditions like Inflammation, Inflammatory condition of Eye, Ear and Nose.
Contraindications
Chlorbutol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Chlorbutol, which give rise to further complications include Eye irritation. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Chlorbutol include Unconsciousness, Respiratory depression, CNS depression. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Chlorbutol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Hypersensitivity reactions.
Warnings
Used with caution because high concentration may cause cardiac failure and polycythemia.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients. 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
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Chlorbutol was found.
Storage
Oint,drops Store Below 30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
U-ZIT
ActiveABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAKISTAN) LIMITED.
DML: U-ZIT
Paint
1 additional record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.