Chloroxylenol
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Chloroxylenol
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Chloroxylenol is an antibacterial. Chloroxylenol is most active against streptococci. Chloroxylenol is used mainly as a disinfectant for the skin.
Indications
Chloroxylenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Sepsis, Wounds, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Itching.
Contraindication
Chloroxylenol is contraindicated in conditions like Meningitis,Ear infection.
Side Effects
Chloroxylenol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include CNS depression, Pneumonia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Chloroxylenol therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Chloroxylenol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin irritation.
Warnings
Chloroxylenol should be used with caution in patients with any allergies especially drug allergies, infections, chronic, prolonged ear infection (e.g.chronic otitis media). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. Prolonged use (months) of this drug may require temporary use of supplemental corticosteroids (e.g.hydrocortisone) during severe stress (e.g.major surgery or severe injury or serious infection).
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Chloroxylenol Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 1.44 to 5 % |
| Single Dose | 3.2 (3.22) |
| Frequency | 12 hourly |
| Route | Topical |
Chloroxylenol Dosage for Neonatal
| Dose | 4.8 % |
| Single Dose | 4.8 (4.8) |
| Frequency | 12 hourly |
| Route | Topical |
| Note: - |
Chloroxylenol Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 4.8 % |
| Single Dose | 4.8 (4.8) |
| Frequency | 12 hourly |
| Route | Topical |
| Note: - |
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