Cetrimide 1% Topical

Indications

Cetrimide 1% Topical is used for: Used for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Pediculosis Adult: Apply solution onto the scalp, wash with water and rinse. Scabies Adult: Apply onto affected area.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity; contact with eyes, brain, meninges and middle ear; use in body cavities or as an enema.

Precautions

Prolonged usage may increase risk of hypersensitivity reactions. To be used externally only.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Cetrimide 1% Topical : Rash, Skin irritation, Itching, Skin redness, Burning.

Mechanism of Action

Cetrimide has actions and uses typical of cationic surfactants which dissociates in aqueous soln into a smaller inactive anion and into a large and complex cation responsible for the surface activity.