2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide at a glance
Medicine class
Topical antiseptic and skin-healing preparation
Used for
Minor cuts, grazes, burns and scalds
How it is used
Applied gently to cleaned, dried skin using clean fingers or gauze
Dressings
A plaster or dressing may protect a minor cut or graze. Do not use a sticky dressing on burns or scalds.
What is 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide used for?
This UK product is licensed as an antiseptic cream for minor superficial skin injuries.
Minor cuts and grazes
Minor burns and scalds, after appropriate immediate first aid
How does 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide work?
Cetrimide disrupts microbial cell membranes, while 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol provides additional local antiseptic activity. Allantoin is intended to support damaged-skin repair, although available laboratory and animal evidence does not establish benefit for every wound.
How to take 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide
For external use on the skin. Cool a fresh burn or scald under running water before considering a topical product.
Wash your hands before and after application.
Rinse the affected skin under running water and dry it carefully.
Apply gently with clean fingers or gauze.
Avoid sticky dressings on burns and scalds.
Keep away from the eyes and do not swallow.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide side effects
Common or expected effects
- Local allergic or irritant reactions, including rash, redness or itching; frequency is not stated.
Get urgent medical advice
- Stop using the cream and call 999 for sudden facial, mouth or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness or collapse.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide in pregnancy
Product-specific evidence is limited. If pregnant or planning pregnancy, check with a pharmacist, midwife or doctor before use, particularly on a large area, broken skin or repeatedly.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide while breastfeeding
Product-specific evidence is limited. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about treatment involving the breast, a large area or prolonged use. Prevent the baby touching treated skin, wash your hands after application and remove cream from the nipple or areola before feeding.
Common questions about 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + allantoin + cetrimide
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Is this an antibiotic?
No. It is a topical antiseptic combination rather than an antibiotic medicine.
Can children use this cream?
The product provides instructions for adults and children. Ask a pharmacist or clinician about use in babies, extensive injuries or significant burns.
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