Savlon Solution
Cetrimide + Chlorhexidine Gluconate Topical
0.3%+3%
ACI Limited
| Pack size | 56 ml, 112 ml, 500 ml, 1 liter bottle |
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| Retail Price | 45.00, 60.00, 175.00, 255 AED |
Indications
Savlon Solution is used for:
Disinfection, Cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds
Adult Dose
Adult:
Topical Per mL of liquid contains cetrimide 30 mg and chlorhexidine 3 mg:
Use as directed.
Child Dose
Child
Use as directed.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Not to be used in the eye, ear, mucous membrane or body cavities.
Precautions
Prolonged and repeated use may increase risk of hypersensitivity reactions. Blood, soap, cotton or other organic matter may decrease antibacterial efficacy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Cetrimide + Chlorhexidine Gluconate Topical :
Repeated application may lead to skin irritation.
Mechanism of Action
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.
Note
Savlon 0.3%+3% Solution manufactured by ACI Limited. Its generic name is Cetrimide + Chlorhexidine Gluconate Topical. Savlon is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Savlon Solution is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.