Fitgum Chewing Gums
Uses of Fitgum Chewing Gums
- Infections
How to use Fitgum Chewing Gums
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Fitgum Chewing Gums may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fitgum Chewing Gums works
Fitgum Chewing Gums is an antiseptic which treats infection in the affected area and relieves irritation.
Safety advice
Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fitgum Chewing Gums. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Fitgum Chewing Gums during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Fitgum Chewing Gums during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No Driving interaction
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Fitgum Chewing Gums in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Fitgum Chewing Gums in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fitgum Chewing Gums?
If you miss a dose of Fitgum Chewing Gums, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Do not use cetrimide for a long period and repeatedly as it may cause allergic reactions.
- Cetrimide is for topical use only. Avoid contact with mucous membrane such mouth, nose, ears, anus, or vagina.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe allergic reactions.
- Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens after cetrimide application.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cetrimide
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Antiseptics and disinfectants
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Fitgum Chewing Gums a preservative?
Fitgum Chewing Gums is a quaternary ammonium preservative used to limit bacterial growth
Q. Is Fitgum Chewing Gums toxic?
Fitgum Chewing Gums is toxic to bacteria. Local application is non-toxic to humans. However, overdose or accidental oral intake may cause gastrointestinal irritation
Q. Is Fitgum Chewing Gums agar selective?
Fitgum Chewing Gums agar is a type of agar which allows selective isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa
Q. What is Fitgum Chewing Gums cream/ solution?
Fitgum Chewing Gums cream is a cream for topical application for prevention of infection of cuts, grazes, insect bite, minor burns, wounds and scalds)
Q. How does Fitgum Chewing Gums kill bacteria?
Fitgum Chewing Gums is a quaternary ammonium disinfectant having bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
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- Allantoin, cetrimide, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Beeston, Nottingham: The Boots Company Plc.; 1984 [revised 14 Jul. 2015]. [Accessed 08 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cetrimide. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 19 Nov. 2010 [revised 24 Nov. 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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