Manufacturer: Cubit Healthcare
Salt Composition : Cetrimide(0.5% w/w)
Packet of 75gm Soap
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Dermide 0.5% Soap is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after application. Use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know.
In aqueous solution, cetrimide dissociates to a biologically-active cation and an inactive anion. Cetrimide is inactive towards bacterial spores, it is effective against some viruses and has variable anti-fungal activity. The cation is also responsible for the surfactant activity.
CETRIMIDE belongs to a class of drugs called 'antiseptic' primarily used to treat wounds, cuts, minor burns and protect against infection. In addition to this, it is also used to treat sunburns, spots, Seborrhoeic dermatitis and pimples
Cetrimide
Excessive usage may increase the risk of allergic reactions. Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, meninges, brain, body cavities. Consult with your doctor before using this medication
Excessive usage may increase the risk of allergic reactions. Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, meninges, brain, body cavities. Consult with your doctor before using this medication
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Dermide 0.5% Soap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
This medication is a skin antiseptic and disinfectant prescribed for seborrhoeic dermatitis and wound cleansing. The cream has a bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria and incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants.
Cetrimide has no known serious interactions with any other drugs. When used along with preparations containing alcohol, Cetrimide shows enhanced bactericidal activity
check the label for directions before use.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dermide 0.5% Soap, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Dermide 0.5% Soap should be applied over the affected area as suggested by the doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Wash your hand before or after applying the medicine.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Q. Is Dermide 0.5% Soap a preservative?
Dermide 0.5% Soap is a quaternary ammonium preservative used to limit bacterial growth
Q. Is Dermide 0.5% Soap toxic?
Dermide 0.5% Soap is toxic to bacteria. Local application is non-toxic to humans. However, overdose or accidental oral intake may cause gastrointestinal irritation
Q. Is Dermide 0.5% Soap agar selective?
Dermide 0.5% Soap agar is a type of agar which allows selective isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa
Q. What is Dermide 0.5% Soap cream/ solution?
Dermide 0.5% Soap cream is a cream for topical application for prevention of infection of cuts, grazes, insect bite, minor burns, wounds and scalds)
