Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Cetri
Composition
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate IP - 7.5% v/v
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Cetrimide IP - 15% w/v
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Propanol (Isopropyl Alcohol) IP - 7.5% v/v
Product Features
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Powerful, well-proven antiseptic and also an antibacterial cleansing agent, with multiple applications
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Formulation containing an active antiseptic and a surfactant
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Unique combination that makes it effective on most micro-organisms
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On appropriate dilutions it brings about 3 log reduction in the bacterial count (gram-ve and gram+ve)
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It simultaneously cleans the affected areas of organic material
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It is an all-in-one disinfectant-cum-antiseptic, versatile and time-tested
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Especially effective in reducing cross-infection in hospitals
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Cost-effective and non-toxic
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Contains CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) which is effective against HIV
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Compatible to skin pH
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Pleasant fragrance
Method of action
Chlorhexidene Gluconate is the a bisbiguanide antiseptic and disinfectant which is bactericidal or bacteriostatic against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria.
Cetrimide is a quarternary ammonium compound, an antiseptic with greater bactericidal activity against gram-positive than gram-negative bacteria.
Alcohol has been added as a precaution against bacterial contamination. It also enhances the activity against gram-negative organisms.
Indications and Usage
A. General skin disinfection
B. Disinfection of living tissues
C. Aseptic management of burns
D. Pre-operative skin disinfection
E. Cleaning and disinfection of dirty wounds.
For all the above indications, dilute 20 mL in 600 mL of water
F. Obstetrics & Gynecology - dilute 20 mL in 600 mL of 70% alcohol
G. Disinfection of Equipment and Instruments (e.g. ventilators, inhaler mouth pieces, bed pans, infant incubators, bath tubs, basins, etc.) - dilute 20 mL in 1 Liter of water
Precautions
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Sodium Nitrite (0.4% or 4x1 gram tablets per liter) should be added to the solution to prevent rusting; the solution should be changed at weekly intervals
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Syringes and needles which have been immersed in the solution should be rinsed very carefully with sterile water before use for spinal injection
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Instruments containing mirror or other cemented glass components should not be immersed in this solution
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Prolonged and repeated applications to the skin is not advisable as hypersensitivity may occur
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The antimicrobial activity may be diminished due to incompatibility with soaps and other anionic materials
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Microbicidal activity may be reduced in the presence of organic matter
Standard Packing
1 Liter Bottle
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