Savlon Antiseptic

Savlon Antiseptic Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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 grampositive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses.

Savlon Antiseptic
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Savlon Antiseptic
Generic	Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride + Cetrimide
Weight	0.3g, 3g
Type	Liquid
Therapeutic Class	Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations
Manufacturer	Thornton & Ross Ltd, Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd
Available Country	United Kingdom, South Africa, Nigeria
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Cetrimide & Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride is used for Insect bites, Sunburn, Disinfection, Cuts, Scratches, Blisters, Grazes, Nappy rash, Cracked and itchy skin, Cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds

Dosage

Savlon Antiseptic dosage

Adult and children: Apply 2-3 times daily or as directed.

Side Effects

Repeated application may lead to skin irritation.

Precaution

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

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

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