Generic medicine
Chloroxylenol + Triclosan
Chloroxylenol & Triclosan is indicated in Insect bites, Sunburn, Cuts, Scratches, Abrasions, Disinfection of the skin, Minor burns, Sore lips, Minor skin infections, Chapped roughened hands, Cracked itchy skin
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Chloroxylenol & Triclosan is indicated in Insect bites, Sunburn, Cuts, Scratches, Abrasions, Disinfection of the skin, Minor burns, Sore lips, Minor skin infections, Chapped roughened hands, Cracked itchy skin
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Hypersensitivity
It is bactericidal against most gram-positive bacteria. Chloroxylenol is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as Dettol liquid (to which it contributes its distinctive odor), cream and ointments. Triclosan, a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic, is active against fungi, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Skin sensitivity; irritation of conjunctiva, mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration and burning sensation; transient taste disturbance; parotid gland swelling.
Pregnancy Category: Not ClassifiedFDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
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