Cetrimide Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Cetrimide, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Cetrimide brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Cetrimide ICD Code : Y56.0 Therapeutic Classification : AntisepticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Cetrimide
India :
Iteol -3 |
Clenora Gel |
Microgard |
Scaby |
Sebagard |
Sarot |
Gamnic C |
Cetrilak -C (1000 ml) |
Scarab (25 gm) |
Scabex -S
Why is Cetrimide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a skin antiseptic and disinfectant prescribed for seborrhoeic dermatitis and wound cleansing. The cream has a bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria and incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants.When should Cetrimide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Cetrimide?
Wound cleansing - Topical : Adult: Apply 0.1-1% aqueous solution or 0.5% cream onto affected area.Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Topical : Adult: Apply 10% shampoo solution onto the scalp.
How should Cetrimide be taken?
It comes as a cream applied over the affected area as directed by your physician.What are the warnings and precautions for Cetrimide?
• Excessive usage may increase the risk of allergic reactions.• Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, meninges, brain, body cavities.
• Consult with your doctor before using this medication.
• Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• For external use only.
What are the side effects of Cetrimide?
Oral:Nausea, vomiting, digestive problems and death of body tissue.Topical:Skin irritation, redness of the skin, rarely burns.
