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Medicines cetrimide + chlorocresol + Dimeticone 350 + ureaQuestion & answer

cetrimide + chlorocresol + Dimeticone 350 + urea · Medicine question

What is this cream used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It is licensed for topical use on cold sores and cracked lips.

Sources for this answer

Cymex Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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Is this an antiviral cream?Can it be used inside the mouth?Should it be rubbed into a cold sore?Who should not use it?Does it interact with other medicines?When should a cold sore be checked?

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