Cetrimide Pharmacology

Cetrimide

About Cetrimide
Quaternary ammonium compound, a cationic surfactant, Antiseptic agent, a detergent ,disinfectant.
Mechanism of Action of Cetrimide
Cetrimide is a cationic surfactant. It destroys or damages the cell membrane by lowering surface tension. It causes microbial protein denaturation and produces antiseptic action.
Pharmacokinets of Cetrimide
Absorption: Cetrimide is poorly absorbed after topical administration through intact skin.
Onset of Action for Cetrimide
N/A
Duration of Action for Cetrimide
N/A
Half Life of Cetrimide
N/A
Side Effects of Cetrimide
1.Skin irritation
2.Redness of the skin
3.Local sensitivity
Contra-indications of Cetrimide
1.Hypersensitivity to Cetrimide
Special Precautions while taking Cetrimide
1.For external use only
2.Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, meninges, brain
3.Avoid use in body cavities
4.Wash thoroughly with water
5.Prolonged applications
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used.
Old Age Related Information
May be used.
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
May be used.
Indications for Cetrimide
Antiseptic and disinfectant
1.Pyoderma
2.Wounds
3.Cuts
4.Burns
5.Pruritis
6.Furunculosis
7.Preoperative applications to hands
8.Disinfectant hospital vessels
Interactions for Cetrimide
Incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants, iodine alkali hydroxides.
Typical Dosage for Cetrimide
Adult: Apply 2 - 3 times daily
As Disinfectant: Cetrimide 15% and Cetrimide 20 % are used
As antiseptic: Cetrimide 3% and: Cetrimide 7.5 % are used.
Schedule of Cetrimide
N/A
Storage Requirements for Cetrimide
Store in a cool, dry and dark place.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Cetrimide
Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Cetrimide
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

Home Delivery for Cetrimide in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for cetrimide and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for cetrimide may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take cetrimide only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for cetrimide before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for cetrimide with the pharmacy.

Cetrimide is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for cetrimide might be better known than cetrimide itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have cetrimide in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for cetrimide.