Cetrimide

Cetrimide is a topical disinfectant used in various skin preparations.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.1 to 1 %
Single Dose: 0.55 (0.55)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Dose: 0.1 to 1 %
Single Dose: 0.55 (0.55)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: topical
Instructions: As required
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.1 to 1 %
Single Dose: 0.55 (0.55)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Quaternary Ammonium Compound. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Antibacterial pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Cetrimide is 336.50. It is weakly alkaline drug.
Contraindications
Cetrimide is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cetrimide, which give rise to further complications include Corneal irritation, Erosion, Ulceration.Cetrimide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Convulsions, Cyanosis, CNS depression, Asphyxia, Hypotension/hypertension. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cetrimide therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Cetrimide include Convulsions, Central paralysis.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cetrimide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspnea, Irritative skin reactions, Hypersensitivity, Falling of the Hair.
Indications
Cetrimide is primarily indicated in conditions like Dandruff, Infected wounds, Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Seborrhoea of scalp.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cetrimide was found.
Interfrence
Gives blue colour with Albustix and Labstix qualitative urine tests for protein.
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
Cream,sol Store . Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Avoid use of drug in patients who have previously experienced an allergic reaction such as rash, itching or irritation. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
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