For cleansing and irrigating the skin and dirty wounds where an added surfactant effect is required.

Rinse the area to be cleaned with water, apply the minimum amount of irrigation necessary to cover the wound area and wash gently. Rinse again thoroughly. Apply to wound as necessary. Discard remaining solution after use.

Paediatric Use: Use with care in neonates, particularly in premature infants. Chlorhexidine may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Known hypersensitivity to either chlorhexidine or cetrimide. Do not use to irrigate the brain, meninges, eyes or perforated eardrum.

Irritative skin reactions and hypersensitivity reactions to chlorhexidine have been reported. In the event that these reactions occur, discontinue use. Cetrimide may have a prolonging effect on the wound healing process.

Overdose Effects

While accidental ingestion is unlikely to cause any systemic effects due to poor absorption of chlorhexidine and cetrimide, ingestion of high concentrations could cause irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa/gastritis. Gastric lavage might be needed. Symptomatic treatment should be employed. If swallowed, wash out mouth, drink plenty of milk or water and seek medical advice. In case of overdose, seek medical attention or contact a poison control centre.

For external use only. Not for injection, for irrigation only. Not isotonic and is haemolytic. Cetrimide may have a prolonging effect on the wound healing process. Use of this antiseptic should be restricted to infection control and cleansing of wounds rather than general wound management.

Pregnancy: There are no adequate data from the use of chlorhexidine and cetrimide in pregnant women. The potential risk for humans is unknown but is most likely very low since chlorhexidine and cetrimide are poorly absorbed following topical application.

Breastfeeding: It is not known whether chlorhexidine and cetrimide are excreted in breast milk. There are no adequate data from the use of chlorhexidine and cetrimide in breast-feeding women. However, it is unlikely that the products are excreted in breast milk, since the products are poorly absorbed. After topical usage of the product, as a general precaution, rinse nipples thoroughly with water before breastfeeding.