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Savlon Antiseptic Liquid Savlon Antiseptic Liquid

Savlon Antiseptic Liquid

Quantity Description: bottle of 100 ml Liquid
Manufacturer: ITC ltd
Price: ₹ 33.55

Information about Savlon Antiseptic Liquid

One of the most common products in our first aid kits savlon antiseptic liquid is a multipurpose disinfectant. It has antibacterial properties which are effective to kill bacteria on your skin. It can be used on open wounds, skin rash, or other forms of skin problems associated with bacterial growth.

Ingredients -

  • Chlorhexidine Gluconate
  • Cetrimide

Benefits -

  • Has antibacterial properties that kill bacteria and on-site infection
  • A sterilizing agent that disinfectant the wounded area effectively
  • OTC product, best for first aid treatment
  • Speed up the recovery of skin infections like open wounds or rashes

Side effects -

Do not use this product if you are facing any side effects after using Savlon Antiseptic Liquid -

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Swelling of the face, tongue or throat
  • Dizziness
  • Skin irritation
  • Rash

Storage instructions -

The first aid antiseptic liquid must be stored in a safe place, away from the reach of small children.

Dosage -

The medication can be used as a first-aid treatment for open skin wounds. The product is for external use only which can also be used in clothes and bathing water to kill any bacteria.

Ques: Can you use Savlon on private parts?
Ans: It is not recommended to use the product on sensitive areas like your genitals. Consult your doctor before making any decision.
Ques: Is savlon alcohol-based product?
Ans: Yes, it is an alcohol-based product that is effectively used for skin disinfection in case of skin allergies or damage.
Ques: Does savlon expire?
Ans: Yes, the shelf life of the product expires 12 months after opening or by the date shown on the tube if unopened.
Ques: Can savlon be used as a hand sanitiser?
Ans: Yes, it is a disinfectant that can also be used as a hand or product sanitizer.
Ques: Can you do activities like exercise after the application of savlon?
Ans: Yes, you can go for mild to moderate physical just after the application.
Ques: Is Savlon Disinfectant the same as Savlon Antiseptic?
Ans: Antiseptics are used to kill bacterial infestation on your skin, on the other hand disinfectant kills the bacterias on any surface except human skin. So the key function of both the products are the same but their chemical composition is different.
Ques: Can you use it in the bath or shaving water?
Ans: Yes, it acts as an antibacterial keeping your skin bacteria free if infused in water.
Ques: Can savlon be consumed?
Ans: No, the composition of savlon is made for external use only.
Ques: Is savlon safe to use on infants and small children?
Ans: Yes, one should dilute the solution before application.

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Popular Questions & Answers

Hello doctor, can antiseptic liquid like suthol and savlon be used for washing baby clothes?

DNB, DCH, MBBS
Pediatrician, Delhi
Hello doctor, can antiseptic liquid like suthol and savlon be used for washing baby clothes?
Besides using antiseptic liquid like savlon liquid for first-aid, you can use it for washing clothes, you can use about 1 spoon of it mixed with mild detergent to wash the baby clothes.

I put savlon on my face overnight and in the morning my face is swollen. It is red ,pores, inflamed at some sites while has brown marks at others I put ice, boroplus antiseptic cream and aloevera gel but I don't think it got any better what should I do.

MD - Dermatology, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, DNB (Dermatology)
Dermatologist, Delhi
I put savlon on my face overnight and in the morning my face is swollen. It is red ,pores, inflamed at some sites whi...
You need to take a short course dose of oral steroid, it will help reduce the swelling quickly. Apply plain coconut oil with a steroidal cream. Avoid boroplus.

I had a pimple on my forehead. I've applied savlon antiseptic yesterday on my forehead after removing the pus. But soon after I got dots on it and skin rashes like it burned and some blisters.

MBBS, MD - Dermatology
Dermatologist, Bhopal
I had a pimple on my forehead. I've applied savlon antiseptic yesterday on my forehead after removing the pus. But so...
After using strong antiseptic you got rashes. Remember one thing. Never apply antiseptic on wounds use antibiotic cream. Antiseptics are not for that purpose.

I was having itching in my lower thigh so I was cleaning it with antiseptic (savlon) and little bit of savlon also touched my acronym. Now I having redness in scrotum region and it is feeling like burning what should I do?

MD - Dermatology, MBBS, assistant professor in department of Skin &VD
Dermatologist,
I was having itching in my lower thigh so I was cleaning it with antiseptic (savlon) and little bit of savlon also to...
Irritant contact dermatitis stop savlon immediately apply momoz f cream topically bd for 10 days helpful.

Hi, can antiseptic liquids be used for bathing too? Have heard it is good for health purposes. If yes, please suggest which one to use?

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
Hi, can antiseptic liquids be used for bathing too? Have heard it is good for health purposes. If yes, please suggest...
One should mix a few drops of an antiseptic liquid like savlon antiseptic liquid in bathing water. Antiseptic liquids not only kill all kinds of bacteria present on the skin but also disinfects the water.
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