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Indications & Uses
Cetrimide and Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride is used for insect bites, sunburn, cuts, scratches, blisters and grazes. It is also used for nappy rash and for cracked, itchy skin. Other uses are disinfection, and cleansing and irrigating the skin or dirty wounds.
Pharmacology
Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic, and it kills both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial agent too. It works against many gram-negative and gram-positive vegetative bacteria, and also against yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and children can apply it 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed.
Side Effects
Using it again and again on the skin may cause irritation.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Using this medicine for a long time, or again and again, may raise the risk of hypersensitivity reactions. Blood, soap, cotton and other organic matter can also lower its antibacterial effect.
Contraindications
Don't use Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride + Cetrimide in the eye, ear, mucous membrane or body cavities.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride + Cetrimide falls under Pregnancy Category C. Studies in animals have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Even so, the possible benefits may justify using the medicine in a pregnant woman despite the possible risks.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Common questions about Care-on 0.1%+0.5%
What is Care-on 0.1%+0.5% Cream?
Care-on 0.1%+0.5% Cream is a medicine that contains Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride + Cetrimide. It is made by Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations group of medicines.
What is Care-on used for?
Cetrimide and Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride is used for insect bites, sunburn, cuts, scratches, blisters and grazes. It is also used for nappy rash and for cracked, itchy skin.
What are the side effects of Care-on?
Using it again and again on the skin may cause irritation.
Can I take Care-on during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride + Cetrimide falls under Pregnancy Category C. Studies in animals have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Do I need a prescription for Care-on?
Care-on is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.