Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)
Cetrimide 1%; Chlorhexidine acetate 0.1%
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
Cetrimide 1%
0.1 %
Antiseptic solution
Active: Cetrimide 1% Chlorhexidine acetate 0.1% Excipient: Acetic acid Tartrazine Water for injection
Bottle, 1000ml, 1 L
General sale
General sale
Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S
Chlorhexidine Cetrimide antiseptic solution is used as a general antiseptic. It is used for the cleaning and disinfecting of wounds as an antiseptic treatment for burns.
Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Bottle, - 1 L - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C - Bottle, - 100 mL - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C - Bottle, - 500 mL - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C
1983-04-28
NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE WITH CETRIMIDE Data Sheet 20 October2020 Page 1 of 6 Baxter Healthcare Ltd 1 CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE WITH CETRIMIDE, ANTISEPTIC SOLUTIONS Chlorhexidine acetate 0.015% Cetrimide 0.15% antiseptic solution. Chlorhexidine acetate 0.05% Cetrimide 0.5% antiseptic solution. Chlorhexidine acetate 0.1% Cetrimide 1% antiseptic solution. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION _Active Ingredients_ Chlorhexidine acetate BP 0.015%w/v, 0.05%w/v, 0.1%w/v; and Cetrimide 0.15%w/v, 0.5%w/v, 1%w/v. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Antiseptic solution. _Physical characteristics _ Chlorhexidine acetate 0.015% Cetrimide 0.15%, Chlorhexidine acetate 0.05% Cetrimide 0.5%, Chlorhexidine acetate 0.1% Cetrimide 1% antiseptic irrigation solutions are yellow sterile solutions. The solutions are hypotonic and haemolytic. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 Therapeutic indications Chlorhexidine acetate with Cetrimide antiseptic solution is used as a general antiseptic. It is used for the cleaning and disinfecting of wounds as an antiseptic treatment for burns. 4.2 Dose and method of administration _Dosage _ As required to disinfect wound area. See directions for use. _Directions for use _ The area where Chlorhexidine acetate with Cetrimide antiseptic solution is to be used should be rinsed thoroughly with water. Apply the minimum amount necessary to cover the wound area and wash gently. Leave the area to dry by air for 3 minutes. Use undiluted. Do not mix with detergents or other chemicals. Discard within 24 hours of opening. _To open _ Hold Steripour® bottle and twist lid to open, breaking the tamper proof seal. NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE WITH CETRIMIDE Data Sheet 20 October2020 Page 2 of 6 Baxter Healthcare Ltd 4.3 Contraindications Known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine acetate or cetrimide or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Chlorhexidine acetate with Cetrimide antiseptic solution should not be used in the eye, intravenously, oral Read the complete document