Chloroxylenol + Triclosan – Generic Drug Info

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Chloroxylenol + Triclosan

Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations

Generic drug information & available brands

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এটি দুটি জীবাণুনাশকের মিশ্রণ যা জীবাণু মারার জন্য সাবান বা তরল হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়। এটি ছোটখাটো কাটাছেঁড়া বা ক্ষতের সংক্রমণ প্রতিরোধে সাহায্য করে। এটি শুধুমাত্র বাহ্যিক ব্যবহারের জন্য।

Indications

Chloroxylenol & Triclosan is indicated in Insect bites, Sunburn, Cuts, Scratches, Abrasions, Disinfection of the skin, Minor burns, Sore lips, Minor skin infections, Chapped roughened hands, Cracked itchy skin.

Pharmacology

It is bactericidal against most gram-positive bacteria. Chloroxylenol is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as Dettol liquid (to which it contributes its distinctive odor), cream and ointments. 

Triclosan, a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic, is active against fungi, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily.

children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Skin sensitivity; irritation of conjunctiva, mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration and burning sensation; transient taste disturbance; parotid gland swelling.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: Not Classified
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Precautions & Warnings

Condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

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