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Medicines cetrimideQuestion & answer

cetrimide · Medicine question

How effective is cetrimide against viruses?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cetrimide is relatively ineffective against viruses.

Sources for this answer

Care Antiseptic First Aid CreamThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 22 October 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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