Joly 0.1%+0.5% (Cream)

Indications

• Insect bites
• Sunburn
• Disinfection
• Cuts
• Scratches
• Blisters
• Nappy rash
• Cracked and itchy skin
• Cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds

Pharmacology

• Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic; it has bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
• Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial agent; it is active against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses.

Dosage administration

• Apply 2-3 times daily or as directed for both adults and children.

Interaction

• There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Contraindications

• Not to be used in the eye, ear, mucous membrane or body cavities.

Side effects

• Repeated application may lead to skin irritation.

Pregnancy lactation

• Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Precautions warnings

• Prolonged and repeated use may increase risk of hypersensitivity reactions.
• Blood, soap, cotton or other organic matter may decrease antibacterial efficacy.

Therapeutic class

• Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations

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