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Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride

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Molecule Summary

Uses
Burn injuries
Therapy
Drugs For Burns And Wound Infection
Side Effects
Skin rash, redness, irritation
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Molecule Description

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is used to treat burn injuries and provides a cooling and soothing effect. It is also used as an antiseptic and helps in the quick healing of wounds, minor cuts and burns. Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride contains a combination of aminacrine and cetrimide. Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride helps in healing the burns and affected areas. It also provides an instant cooling effect and protects the skin from any kind of skin infection. It has local anaesthetic actions and helps relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations. Wash your hands after applying this medicine.

Uses

  • Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is used in burn injuries and infections due to burns.
  • It provides relief from sunburn, insect bites, minor cuts and scratches.

Contraindications

When should one not use Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride

If you are allergic to cetrimide, aminacrine or any other ingredients of Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Skin rash

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is to be applied externally on the skin, and the quantities which might get absorbed from the skin are too little, and there are rare chances of absorption. Still, this medicine should be used under medical supervision.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride should not be applied to the breast or areas near the breast of breastfeeding mother as there can be chances of ingestion of this by a breastfed infant. Avoid using it on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period.

Driving

Driving

There is limited information about the effects of Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride on driving. It is a topical preparation, and it may not affect the driving ability or ability to handle machinery. Still, if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, you should avoid driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol, it is important to consult your doctor if you drink alcohol too often.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have an allergic reaction after prolonged use of Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride.
  • You feel your condition is not improving.
  • Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is meant for external use only.
  • In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse them immediately with clean water.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

  • Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride works with the combined effects of aminacrine and cetrimide.
  • Aminacrine and cetrimide, both work against microorganisms and prevent infections by stopping or slowing down the growth of microorganisms.
  • It also has local anaesthetic action and works by blocking nerve signals in the body and helps reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose is unlikely as Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is a skin application. However, upon accidental application, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of it, wipe out the medicine's excess with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed applying Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine just to compensate for the missed application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride cannot be used to remove burn marks. It is used for treating burns and preventing infection. It acts as an antiseptic and prevents infections.

Yes, Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride can be used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and injuries.

Yes, Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride can be used on burns after blister pops. Once the burn blister breaks, clean the area and apply Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride over the popped blister.

No, Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is not an antibiotic. It is an antiseptic medicine.

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is used to treat first degree burns and prevent infection. It can also be used as an antiseptic to treat minor cuts and bruises.

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is a combination of two medicines - Aminacrine and Cetrimide used to treat burn injuries. In contrast, Silverex Ionic Gel contains Silver nitrate and is used in treating various burn and wound infections. Based on the severity of your condition (burn injury), your diagnosis and medical history, the doctor will prescribe a medicine that is best suited for you.

If you get any of this medicine in your eyes, rinse with water straight away. Keep your eyes open when you rinse.

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is meant only for external use. First, apply a little cold water to the affected area. Then, apply a thin layer of Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride. Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.

Yes, Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride can be used for hot water burns. Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride helps in healing the burns and affected areas. It also provides an instant cooling effect and protects the skin from any kind of skin infection.

No, Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride is not effective in relieving skin allergy symptoms. You should consult a doctor if you have a skin allergy before taking or applying for any medicine on your own.

Cetrimide+Aminacrine Hydrochloride contains a combination of aminacrine and cetrimide. It helps in healing the burns and affected areas. Where as Soframycin Skin cream contains framycetin as its active ingredient. Soframycin cream is used for the treatment of skin, hair and nail infections caused by bacteria and open wounds suspected to have a bacterial infection. Both these medicines have different compositions and are used for different purposes, it is advised to use the medicine prescribed by your doctor and do not self diagnose or medicate.

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