HEXITANE

Prescribing Details

Description

HEXITANE^® Obstetric Cream contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate which is an antimicrobial agent.

Uses

No Data

Indications

It is used as an antiseptic cream and lubricant by healthcare professionals when examining women during pregnancy or for gynecological problems.

Dosage and administration

HEXITANE^® Obstetric Cream is used by healthcare professionals during a physical examination. Some will be spread onto the gloved hand of the examiner and some will be applied around the birth canal and perineum of the patient.

HEXITANE^® Obstetric Cream is for the use on the skin or vagina only.

Use in pregnancy & lactation

HEXITANE^® Obstetric Cream is safe during pregnancy and lactation.

Geriatric use

No Data

Precautions

Avoid application to the ears and eyes, and any deep cuts involving the head or spine. Wash out with water if necessary. If mixed with soap or detergents its effectiveness may reduce. If swallowed treat symptomatically and with gastric lavage using milk, raw egg, gelatin or mild soap.

Side effects

Allergic reactions like sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (specially affecting the whole body) may occur.

Contraindications

HEXITANE® Obstetric Cream is contraindicated for patients who are hypersensitive to Chlorhexidine.

Drug interactions

Advice of healthcare professional should be sought if using or have recently used any other drugs. Hypochlorite bleaches may cause brown stains to develop in fabrics which have previously been in contact with preparations containing Chlorhexidine.

Overdose

No Data

Preparation

No Data

Pharmaceutical precautions

Keep in a cool and dry place protected from light. Shake the bottle well before use.

Presentation

HEXITANE^® Obstetric Cream: It contains 5% v/w Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution BP (equivalent to 1 % w/w Chlorhexidine Gluconate).

Package quantities

HEXITANE^® Obstetric Cream: Bottle of 60 ml.