Used for conditions like scabies, psoriasis, minor burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, grazes, and abrasions.
Uses
Cetrimide is an antiseptic that is applied to the skin or tissue to prevent wound infections and sepsis. Also used as a skin disinfectant.
Benefits
• Cleans and prevents infections on all types of wounds, lesions, etc.
• Helps the skin heal quickly
• Keeps the skin moisturised
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
Helps heal the skin quickly and keeps the skin moisturised.
Caution
Cetrimide (Myrtrimonium Bromide) is an antiseptic agent used for cleaning wounds and treating minor burns, abrasions and scalds, and for curing seborrhoeic dermatitis. It has multiple antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties and may be applied to the skin or mucous membranes to avoid or reduce the chances of infections.
It is also a surfactant and is thus used as a detergent with cleaning properties. As a pharmaceutical ingredient, it is found in many products such as sprays, gels, and creams for cleaning burns and wounds, disinfecting the skin before injections or surgery, and treating fungal infections.