Chloroxylenol

Overview

Chloroxylenol is an antibacterial. Chloroxylenol is most active against streptococci. Chloroxylenol is used mainly as a disinfectant for the skin.

Primary Characterstics

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.

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

Chloroxylenol is contraindicated in conditions like Meningitis, Ear infection.

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

Chloroxylenol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include CNS depression, Pneumonia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Chloroxylenol therapy.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Chloroxylenol include Acute respiratory distress syndrome, CNS depression.

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.

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Dosage

Chloroxylenol's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage
1.44 to 5 %3.2 (3.22)12 hourlyTopical

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
4.8 %4.8 (4.8)12 hourlyTopical-

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
4.8 %4.8 (4.8)12 hourlyTopical-

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Chloroxylenol

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Manufacturers of Chloroxylenol in Pakistan

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