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Cetrimide

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Cetrimide

Cetrimide has antiseptic properties and is used for cleaning wounds and treating minor burns, abrasions and scalds, and for curing seborrhoeic dermatitis. This medication is also used for sterilizing surgical instruments.

This medicine contains properties including antibacterial, antifungal and other antimicrobial actions. Cetrimide can be applied to the skin or mucous membrane to minimize or avoid the risk of infection. It also works as a surfactant, it has cleansing properties and functions like a detergent. It is also used to disinfecting the skin before surgery or infections and for treating nappy rash or fungal infections.

Consult your doctor before using this medicine, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not miss your dose. It is recommended to skip your missed dose if it is the time for your next scheduled dose. In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Cetrimide

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Cetrimide ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Cetrimide ?

    • Rash

    • Skin Blistering

    • Redness Of Skin

    • Burning Sensation

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Cetrimide

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Please consult your doctor before consuming this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is found to be safe to drive after using Cetrimide. If you experience any issues, kindly consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Interaction was not established.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Interaction was not established.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Cetrimide

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cetrimide as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a kind of antiseptic that acts through three modes, namely, protein denaturation, membrane damage and enzyme inactivation. At low levels, the medication acts as bacteriostatic, while in higher concentrations it is a bactericide.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      FAQs about Cetrimide

      • Ques : What is Cetrimide?

        Ans : Cetrimide is a drug that has antiseptic properties and is used for cleaning wounds.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Cetrimide?

        Ans : It is used for treating minor burns, abrasions and scalds, and for curing seborrhoeic dermatitis.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Cetrimide?

        Ans : Rash, Skin Blistering, Redness Of Skin and Burning Sensation are few side effects that may occur after using this medicine.

      • Ques : Is Cetrimide a preservative?

        Ans : Yes, this medication is a quaternary ammonium preservative and helps in inhibiting the bacterial growth.

      • Ques : Is Cetrimide toxic?

        Ans : Cetrimide is not a toxic drug, however, it should never be consumed orally.

      • Ques : Is Cetrimide agar selective?

        Ans : Cetrimide agar is a type of agar which allows selective isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa (Not clear to me).

      • Ques : What is Cetrimide cream/solution?

        Ans : Cetrimide cream or solution is a topical form of this drug that can be applied to areas which have any sort of infections or cuts, burns and wounds.

      • Ques : How does Cetrimide kill bacteria?

        Ans : Cetrimide has antiseptic property and acts as a disinfectant. It works on both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

      References

      • Lindane-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/lindane

      • Lindane-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00431

      • LINDANE lotion,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=LINDANE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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