Parachlorometaxylenol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Parachlorometaxylenol is a disinfectant. Parachlorometaxylenol is used as topical antiseptic in the treatment of minor burns, acne, seborrhea, and in the treatment of athlete's foot.
Indications
Parachlorometaxylenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Antiseptic, Burns, Disinfection of wounds, burns and skin, Seborrheic conditions, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Dandruff.
Contraindications
Parachlorometaxylenol is contraindicated in conditions like Broken skin.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Parachlorometaxylenol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin sensitization, Poisoning, Severe eye irritation,
Warnings
Discontinue if irritation develops. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Avoid contact with eyes - in the event of accidental contact rinse thoroughly with water. For external use only.
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
0.5 to 1 % (0.75 (0.75)) As recommended. Topical —
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 Parachlorometaxylenol was found.
Storage
Topical Soln
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.