CEPTON MEDICATED SKIN WASH

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Available from:

Eastern Pharmaceuticals Limited

Dosage:

1 %w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous Solution

Authorization date:

1996-06-26

Summary of Product characteristics

                                PART II
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Cepton Medicated Skin Wash
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active ingredient: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.0 % w/v
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cutaneous solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For daily use in the treatment and prevention of spots and acne.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For topical use only
Apply morning and night as follows:
Wash hands and face
Wash with undiluted medicated skin wash, then rinse. Repeat.
For maximum effect, leave second wash on skin for one minute before rinsing.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
For external use only
Keep all medicines away from children
If skin irritation occurs stop using and talk to your doctor
Keep out of the eyes and ears
Treat accidental splashes into the eyes by washing out immediately with water and seek medical advice
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION
None known.
4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
No known restrictions.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
The ability to drive or use machines is not affected.
4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
None known.
4.9 OVERDOSE
If swallowed, wash out the mouth and drink plenty of milk or water; seek medical advice.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
Chlorhexidine is an effective antiseptic with a wide range of activity against micro-organisms, including gram positive
and gram negative bacteria, fungi and viruses.
5.2 PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES
Not applicable.
5.3 PRECLINICAL SAFETY DATA
Not applicabl
                                
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