cyteal foaming solution Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings

Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Dermatology
active ingredients: Hexamidine ,Chlorhexidine ,Chlorocresol

what is cyteal ?

This product is a low activity antiseptic containing hexamidine and chlorhexidine in foaming solution.

what is cyteal medication used for and indication?

It is indicated in the cleansing of the affections of the skin and mucous membranes, infected or at risk of infection.

Presentation (s) available for Cyteal

5 presentations are available for this drug:

• 1 bottle (s) high density polyethylene (HDPE) of 150 ml
• 1 bottle (s) high density polyethylene (HDPE) of 200 ml
• 1 bottle (s) high density polyethylene (HDPE) of 250 ml
• 1 bottle (s) high density polyethylene (HDPE) of 500 ml
• 1 bottle (s) high density polyethylene (HDPE) of 1000 ml

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Pharmaceutical class	antiseptics and disinfectants
Active substance (s)	per 100 ml of foaming solution: chlorocresol (0.30 g), hexamidine (diisethionate) (0.10 g), chlorhexidine digluconate solution (0.50 ml)
General medicine	no
Pharmaceutical form	foaming solution
Route (s) of administration	cutaneous
Social security reimbursement rate	15%
Laboratory (s)	PIERRE FABRE DERMATOLOGY
Conditions of issue	restricted prescription drug

cyteal Dosage

• Always take the dose recommended by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This product is used as a liquid soap: pure, or diluted to 1/10, followed by abundant rinsing.
• Do not store the diluted solution.

cyteal Contraindications

Never use CYTEAL, foaming solution in the following cases:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances or to any of the other ingredients of CYTEAL.
• In the ear canal in case of eardrum perforation or in the eyes,
• For antisepsis before sampling or surgery,
• For the disinfection of medico-surgical equipment.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST

How To Take cyteal ?

Method and route of administration

• SKIN VOTING. DO NOT INJECT. DO NOT SWALLOW.

how does cyteal work?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: ANTISEPTIC AND DISINFECTANTS – Biguanides and amidines, ATC code: D08AC.

(D: Dermatology)

Concentrate solution for skin or mucous membrane application, containing:

• Chlorhexidine antiseptic cationic biguanide family,
• Hexamidine, antiseptic cationic diamidines of the group,
• Chlorocresol from the halogenophenol family.

Low activity antiseptic, bacteriostatic non-bactericidal, trichomonacid, partially inhibited by organic matter.

Formation of complexes with: cork, rubber and other polymers, macromolecules, anionic surfactants (soaps) and nonionics.

How To Store cyteal ?

• Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle. The pre-emption date refers to the last day of the month.
• Store away from light and at a temperature below 25 ° C.
• Do not throw away any medicine via wastewater or other household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away the medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

cyteal Side Effects

Like all medicines, CYTEAL Foaming Solution can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Possibility of benign local manifestations: tingling, itching, burning sensation, skin dryness, redness, especially in case of repeated use.

Due to the presence of hexamidine, more severe local allergic reactions can sometimes occur. They are slowly regressing.

Due to the presence of chlorhexidine, possibility:

• allergic eczema on contact with the product, especially as it concerns damaged skin, mucous membranes or ulcers of the lower limbs.
• rarely, general allergic accident.

If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects get serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

cyteal Interactions

• The association with other antiseptics should be avoided because their effects may cancel each other out.
• Do not use at the same time as ordinary soap and do not use a cork stopper.
• If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Effects on ability to Drive and use machines

CYTEAL has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Warnings and Precautions

Special warnings

• Do not use this medication on a large area of ​​skin, on damaged skin (especially burnt), premature or infant skin, without medical advice, because of the risk of passage into the general circulation.
• As soon as the packaging of an antiseptic preparation is opened, microbial contamination is possible.

Precautions for use

• Follow with the use of this product with a thorough and abundant rinse.
• If the vial is greater than 250 ml: The volume of this vial greater than 250 ml exposes a risk of contamination of the solution in the event of prolonged use after opening.
• IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY

Pregnancy

• There are no or few data from the use of CYTEAL in pregnant women.
• Animal studies with Chlorhexidine do not reveal any direct or indirect harmful effects on the use of CYTEAL during pregnancy (see section Preclinical safety data).
• However there are no data on Hexamidine and Chlorocresol.
• As a precaution, it is best to avoid the use of CYTEAL during pregnancy.

Feeding with milk

• Excretion of CYTEAL and its metabolites is not known in human milk.
• A risk to newborns / infants cannot be excluded.
• Cyteal should not be used during breast-feeding.

Fertility

• Chlorhexidine has no effect on fertility.
• There are no data available on the effect of Hexamidine and Chlorocresol on fertility.

What happens if I overdose from cyteal ?

Symptoms

• No case of overdose has been reported.

Management

• In the event of accidental ingestion, do not perform gastric lavage (foaming product).
• General supportive measures should be instituted as deemed necessary by the physician.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to use CYTEAL, foaming solution

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What happens if you stop taking cyteal ?

If you stop using CYTEAL, foaming solution

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What is  Forms and Composition ?

SHAPES and PRESENTATIONS

NOT’s

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Special warnings:

• For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.

Side effects:

• It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
• The information contained in this medicine is based on medical literature, but it is not a substitute for consulting a doctor.