Parachlorometaxylenol

'Parachlorometaxylenol is a disinfectant. Parachlorometaxylenol is used as topical antiseptic in the treatment of minor burns, acne, seborrhea, and in the treatment of athelet''s foot.'

Brands

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Adult Dose

Dose: 0.5 to 1 %
Single Dose: 0.75 (0.75)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions:

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Parachlorometaxylenol is 156.60.

Contraindications

Parachlorometaxylenol is contraindicated in conditions like Broken skin.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Parachlorometaxylenol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin sensitization, Poisoning.

Indications

Parachlorometaxylenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Antiseptic, Burns, Disinfection of wounds, burns and skin, Seborroeic conditions, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Dandruff.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Parachlorometaxylenol was found.

Interfrence

Risks

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Topical Soln

Warnings

Discontinue if irritation develops. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Avoid contact with eyes - in the event of accidental contact rinse thoroughly with water. For external use only.

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