Cetribect 0.5% Soap is an antiseptic agent used in the treatment of wound infection and burns. It kills bacteria, fungi and cleans wounds, cuts or minor burns, thereby preventing infections.

Cetribect 0.5% Soap is used to preserve the medicinal products

Uses of Cetribect Soap

Wound infection
Burns

Benefits of Cetribect Soap

In Wound infection

Cetribect 0.5% Soap is an antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of wound infection. Cetribect 0.5% Soap kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, or any break in the skin from getting infected. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

In Burns

Cetribect 0.5% Soap helps in the prevention and treatment of infections during treatment of burns. It is also used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and abrasions. It kills the infectious microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation and pain. This promotes healing of the burns. Continue using it as directed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

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Side effects of Cetribect Soap

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cetribect

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Cetribect Soap

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How Cetribect Soap works

Cetribect 0.5% Soap is an antiseptic which kills bacteria, fungi and viruses on the skin. This effectively cleans wounds, cuts and minor burns, and prevents infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cetribect 0.5% Soap during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cetribect 0.5% Soap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cetribect 0.5% Soap

₹0.39/gm of Soap

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Quick tips

Cetribect 0.5% Soap should be applied over the affected area as suggested by the doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Wash your hand before or after applying the medicine.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quaternary Ammonium Compound

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

Diabetic patient. Suffered heavy sun burns on foot leading to wound. Please advise medication

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

plz refer to a surgeon for wound inspection, don't delay

Why does burns occur while urination

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This could be because of infection. Get your urine R and M and culture done.

She is diabetic she have wound in her leg with infection

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need good glycemic controlA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

FAQs

Is Cetribect 0.5% Soap a preservative?

Cetribect 0.5% Soap is a quaternary ammonium preservative used to limit bacterial growth

Is Cetribect 0.5% Soap toxic?

Cetribect 0.5% Soap is toxic to bacteria. Local application is non-toxic to humans. However, overdose or accidental oral intake may cause gastrointestinal irritation

Is Cetribect 0.5% Soap agar selective?

Cetribect 0.5% Soap agar is a type of agar which allows selective isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa

What is Cetribect 0.5% Soap cream/ solution?

Cetribect 0.5% Soap cream is a cream for topical application for prevention of infection of cuts, grazes, insect bite, minor burns, wounds and scalds)

How does Cetribect 0.5% Soap kill bacteria?

Cetribect 0.5% Soap is a quaternary ammonium disinfectant having bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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