Mecetronium Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Mecetronium, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Mecetronium

Pronunciation : Me-cet-ro-nium

Therapeutic Classification : Antiseptics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Mecetronium

India :

Hyginium, Sterilink Oral gel, Xepi Rub-M

Overview of Mecetronium

• Mecetronium is an antiseptic used in clinical and surgical practice.
• It kills the microbes in the skin.

Why is Mecetronium Prescribed? (Indications)

Mecetronium has antimicrobial properties.
It is available in a combination with other antiseptics and is used in clinical and surgical practice.
It is applied to the skin before injections or punctures.
It is also used to maintain hand hygiene and as a hand disinfectant prior to surgical procedures.

When should Mecetronium not be taken? (Contraindications)

• Mecetronium is contraindicated in individuals allergic to it.

What is the dosage of Mecetronium?

• Rub the solution on the dry hand or dry hand and forearms (for surgeons before surgery) or on the site of injection immediately before the procedure.
• Allow to dry.