Cetahex, Cream, Chlorhexidine, Anti-Septic - 30 Ml

Product Name

• Cetahex, Cream, Chlorhexidine, Anti-Septic - 30 Ml

Scientific Name

• Chlorhexidine With Cetrimide Cream

Category Of Cetahex Cream

• Anti-Septic

Mechanism Of Action Of Chlorhexidine With Cetrimide Cream

• Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that eliminates bacterial infection by interfering with the bacterial cell membrane.
• Cetrimide kills microorganisms by manipulating the permeability of the cell membrane.

Therapeutic Indications Of Cetahex Cream

• It is used as an antiseptic to clean and disinfect wounds and burns.

Method Of Administration Of Cetahex Cream

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose: Apply a thin layer of the product to the affected area, when needed
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Cetahex Cream

• Although side effects are not common in everyone, stop using this product and contact your healthcare provider if you experience any allergic reactions, like rash, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Cetahex Cream

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How To Deal With Skin Burns?

• Place the burned skin under running cool (not cold nor ice) water, until the pain decline. Notably, ice can worsen skin damage when directly used on the burn.
• Carefully and promptly, remove any rings or other objects that are too tight, since burned skin commonly swells.
• Burns sometimes develop a blister, which should not be broken to prevent possible skin infection.
• Burns is commonly associated with pain; thus, analgesic such as ibuprofen (brufen) and acetaminophen (panadol), can be used to amend the pain.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Cetahex Cream

• Stop the medication right away and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop any allergic or skin reactions to any of the ingredients present in this ointment.
• This medicine is designed for external topical use only. Do not swallow this product.
• Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not use it for other purposes.

Storage Conditions Of Cetahex Cream

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect it from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Chlorhexidine With Cetrimide Cream

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit the SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Chlorhexidine