NASEPTIN NASAL is a brand name for Chlorhexidine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Eradication of nasal infection with, and carriage of, Staphylococci.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For nasal application only. A small amount of Naseptin is placed on the little finger and applied to the inside of each nostril.
For prophylaxis:
Naseptin is applied as above, twice daily, to prevent patients from becoming carriers and to inhibit the dispersion of Staphylococci.
For eradication of infection:
Naseptin is applied four times daily for 10 days to eliminate organisms from the nares.
Children and elderly patients:
There are no special dosage recommendations for either children or elderly patients.
Tabulated list of adverse reactions Undesirable effects are listed by MedDRA System Organ Classes. 4 ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’). Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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For nasal application only. Keep out of the eyes and ears. Irritative skin reactions can occasionally occur. Prolonged use of neomycin can lead to skin sensitisation, ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. 8 ‘Undesirable effects’). , contact dermatitis).
Patients who have previously shown a hypersensitivity reaction to neomycin or chlorhexidine, although such reactions are extremely rare. 1.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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