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Drug Details

TCP Antiseptic Liquid

• Drug Class Description
  antiseptic
• Generic Name
  phenol, halogenated phenols
• Presentation
  Aqueous liquid antiseptic
• Description
  Active ingredients: TCP Liquid Antiseptic is an aqueous solution of Phenol 0.175% w/v and halogenated phenols 0.68% w/v
• Indications
  Symptomatic relief of sore throats including those associated with colds and influenza. Common mouth ulcers, cuts, grazes, bites, stings, boils, spots and pimples.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Adults, children and the elderly.

  Symptomatic relief of sore throats including those associated with colds and flu.

  Gargle twice a day with TCP diluted with 5 parts water. Do not swallow.

  Common mouth ulcers.

  Dab undiluted onto affected areas three times a day. If symptoms persist for more than 14 days, consult your doctor or dentist.

  Cuts, grazes, bites and stings.

  Dilute with an equal quantity of water and apply freely. In emergencies may be used undiluted.

  Boils, spots and pimples.

  Dab undiluted every 4 hours. Do not cover.

• Child Dosage
  

  Adults, children and the elderly.

  Symptomatic relief of sore throats including those associated with colds and flu.

  Gargle twice a day with TCP diluted with 5 parts water. Do not swallow.

  Common mouth ulcers.

  Dab undiluted onto affected areas three times a day. If symptoms persist for more than 14 days, consult your doctor or dentist.

  Cuts, grazes, bites and stings.

  Dilute with an equal quantity of water and apply freely. In emergencies may be used undiluted.

  Boils, spots and pimples.

  Dab undiluted every 4 hours. Do not cover.

• Elderly Dosage
  

  Adults, children and the elderly.

  Symptomatic relief of sore throats including those associated with colds and flu.

  Gargle twice a day with TCP diluted with 5 parts water. Do not swallow.

  Common mouth ulcers.

  Dab undiluted onto affected areas three times a day. If symptoms persist for more than 14 days, consult your doctor or dentist.

  Cuts, grazes, bites and stings.

  Dilute with an equal quantity of water and apply freely. In emergencies may be used undiluted.

  Boils, spots and pimples.

  Dab undiluted every 4 hours. Do not cover.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients

• Special Precautions
  

  Seek medical advice if symptoms persist for more than a few days.

  Keep out of the reach and sight of children

• Interactions
  

  None known

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Use in allergic skin conditions should be avoided.