Germfree 1.5%+15% (Solution)
5 liter pack: ৳ 1,550.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorhexidine gluconate cetrimide |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Cleansing and irrigating the skin
- Dirty wounds with surfactant effect
Pharmacology
- Chlorhexidine as antiseptic and disinfectant
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Ineffective against bacterial spores at room temperature
- More active against Gram-positive than Gram-negative bacteria
- Cetrimide as quaternary ammonium disinfectant
- Emulsifying and detergent properties
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Rinse the area with water
- Apply minimum amount of irrigation necessary
- Thoroughly rinse again
- Discard remaining solution after use
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine or cetrimide
- Avoid irrigating the brain, meninges, eyes, or perforated eardrum
Side Effects
- Irritative skin reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions to chlorhexidine
- Prolonging effect on wound healing process for cetrimide
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Unknown risk in pregnancy
- Poorly absorbed following topical application
- Precaution to rinse nipples thoroughly before breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- For external use only
- Not for injection, for irrigation only
- Not isotonic and is haemolytic
- Use restricted to infection control and wound cleansing
Overdose Effects
- Accidental ingestion unlikely to cause systemic effects
- High concentrations may cause gastrointestinal irritation
- Symptomatic treatment and medical advice for ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Single use only
- Discard unused portion