Sepnil 0.5%+3% (Solution)
10 ml spray: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorhexidine gluconate cetrimide |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Cleansing and irrigating the skin
- Dirty wounds cleaning
- Added surfactant effect
Pharmacology
- Antiseptic and disinfectant
- Effective against wide range of organisms
- More active against Gram-positive bacteria
- Emulsifying and detergent properties
- Bactericidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Rinse the area to be cleaned with water
- Apply minimum amount of irrigation necessary to cover the wound area
- Wash gently
- Apply to wound as necessary
- Discard remaining solution after use
- Use with care in neonates, particularly in premature infants
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine or cetrimide
- Do not use to irrigate the brain, meninges, eyes, or perforated eardrum
Side Effects
- Irritative skin reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions to chlorhexidine
- Prolonging effect on wound healing process
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential risk for humans is unknown
- Poorly absorbed following topical application
- General precaution: rinse nipples thoroughly with water before breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- External use only
- Not for injection, for irrigation only
- Not isotonic and is haemolytic
- Use should be restricted to infection control and cleansing of wounds rather than general wound management
Overdose Effects
- Accidental ingestion unlikely to cause systemic effects
- High concentrations ingestion could cause irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa/gastritis
- Symptomatic treatment should be employed
Therapeutic Class
- Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Single use only
- Discard unused portion