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cetrimide

Quaternary ammonium (Cationic)

Quaternary ammonium (Cationic)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Indications

removing dirt, grease, tar, and congealed blood from accident woundshospital antiseptic and disinfectant for surgical instruments, utensils, baths

Drug interactions

Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Mild
Database

Potential for reduced antimicrobial efficacy if mixed directly in certain formulations. Not a systemic interaction.

Avoid direct mixing of concentrated solutions. In clinical practice, they are rarely used simultaneously in a way that would cause significant interaction.

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team