Chloroxylenol + Triclosan

Chloroxylenol & Triclosan is indicated in Insect bites, Sunburn, Cuts, Scratches, Abrasions, Disinfection of the skin, Minor burns, Sore lips, Minor skin infections, Chapped roughened hands, Cracked itchy skin.

It is bactericidal against most gram-positive bacteria. Chloroxylenol is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as Dettol liquid (to which it contributes its distinctive odor), cream and ointments. 

Triclosan, a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic, is active against fungi, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily.

children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Hypersensitivity

Skin sensitivity; irritation of conjunctiva, mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration and burning sensation; transient taste disturbance; parotid gland swelling.

Pregnancy Category: Not Classified
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations