Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide
Information about Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide
Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide Uses
Gamma Benzene Hexachloride+Cetrimide is used in the treatment of scabies.
How Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide works
Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide is a combination of two medicines: cetrimide and gamma benzene hexachloride. Cetrimide kills certain bacteria and fungus by damaging their protective covering. Gamma benzene hexachloride causes paralysis in parasites (lice and mites) by getting absorbed into them and kills parasites and their eggs.
Common side effects of Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide
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Expert advice for Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + Cetrimide
- Apply a thin layer of this medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-14 hours before taking a bath or shower.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- You will still be itchy for a while after successful treatment. If the itching becomes troublesome, consult your doctor to ease this. Moisturizing creams can provide temporary relief from itching.
- Clothes, towels, and bed linen should be machine-washed with hot water after the first treatment application. This helps kill the scabies mites.