CEROXTERIL FL 200ML 0.1%+0.1%

CEROXTERIL 0.1%+0.1% “CUTANEA DEPARTMENT”

active ingredients

100 g of product contain (p/p): Active ingredients: Clorexidine digluconate g 0.10; Benzalconio chloride g 0.10. For the full list of excipients, see paragraph 6.1.

Excellent

Ethiopian alcohol; Aromatic essence ( Lemon); Purified water q.b. 100 g.

Therapeutic indications

Disinfection and cleansing of the skin is not severely injured (e.g. in case of wounds, wounds and surface burns). It is indicated for the preparation of the operating field.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or any of the excipients.

Population

- For the preparation of the operating field; rub the affected part with cotton or sterile gauze pads filled with antiseptic. - For disinfection and cleaning of the skin not severely injured (for example in case of wounds, wounds and surface burns): rub the affected part with cotton or sterile gauze pads filled with antiseptic, repeating operation 2 - 3 times a day. DOESN'T EVERYTHING

Conservation

Store in well closed containers protected from light and heat.

Warnings

The product is only for external use; the use, prolonged species, of products for skin use can give origin to phenomena of sensitization; in this case interrupt the treatment and consult the doctor to establish an idle therapy. Do not use for prolonged treatments; after short period of treatment without appreciable results consult your doctor. Ingestion or accidental inhalation of some disinfectants may have serious, sometimes fatal consequences. Avoid contact with eyes, brain, meninges and middle ear. Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays (oven or artificial sources) after application of the product. The drug contains benzalconio chloride, irritating substance that can cause local skin reactions. The use of chlorhexidine solutions, both in alcohol and aqueous solution, for the anti-sepsis of the skin before invasive procedures was associated with chemical burns on newborns. Based on available reports and published literature, this risk seems to be higher in preterm infants, especially those born before 32 weeks of gestation and in the first 2 weeks of life. Remove all impregnated materials including surgical towels or shirts before proceeding with surgery. Do not use excessive quantities of the product and prevent the solution from accumulating in the skin folds or under the patient's body or drip on the sheets or other material in direct contact with the patient. Where it is necessary to apply occlusive medications to areas previously exposed to CEROXTERIL, it is necessary to pay attention to ensure that there is no excess product before the application of the dressing.

Interactions

Avoid the contemporary use of other antiseptics and detergents.

Effects

In some cases, intolerance (burning or irritation) may occur, however, without consequences, which does not require modification of treatment. Chemical burns in newborns (not known frequency).

Overdosing

No overdose damage has been reported under normal conditions. Accidental ingestion can cause nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of intoxication, resulting in ingestion of significant amounts of quaternary ammonia compounds, include dispnea, cyanosis, asphyxiation resulting from paralysis of respiratory muscles, SNC depression and hypotension and coma. In man the lethal dose is about 1 - 3 g. The treatment of poisoning is symptomatic: administer, if necessary, lenitives. Avoid emesis and gastric lavender.

The product should be used only in cases of actual need and under medical control.

Source: Farmadati