Welon 0.5%+3% (Solution)
500 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorhexidine gluconate cetrimide |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Cleansing and irrigating the skin
- Dirty wounds therapy
- Surfactant effect
Pharmacology
- Antiseptic effect
- Disinfectant properties
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Activity against viruses and fungi
- Inactive against bacterial spores at room temperature
- Reduced activity in the presence of blood and other organic matter
- More active at neutral or slightly acid pH
- Bactericidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Rinse the area with water before application
- Minimum amount of irrigation necessary
- Gentle washing
- Thorough rinsing
- Paediatric use precautions
- Care in neonates and premature infants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine or cetrimide
- Avoid use in the brain, meninges, eyes, or perforated eardrum
Side Effects
- Irritative skin reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions to chlorhexidine
- Prolonging effect on the wound healing process
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Unknown risk in pregnancy
- Poorly absorbed following topical application
- Precaution for breastfeeding
- Rinse nipples thoroughly with water before breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- External use only
- Not for injection
- Not isotonic and is haemolytic
- Restrict use to infection control and wound cleansing
Overdose Effects
- Unlikely systemic effects from ingestion
- Irritation of gastrointestinal mucosa/gastritis
- Gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment may be needed
- Medical advice for accidental ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Single use only
- Discard unused portion