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Drug Details

TCP Antiseptic Ointment

• Drug Class Description
  Antiseptic
• Generic Name
  salicylic acid, camphor, precipitated sulphur, methyl salicylate, phenol, iodine, halogenated phenols, sodium salicylate, tannic acid
• Presentation
  Topical ointment.
• Description
  TCP Antiseptic Ointment contains TCP Liquid Antiseptic 6.4% w/w, Iodine 0.21% w/w, Methyl Salicylate 1.33% w/w, Precipitated Sulphur 1.5% w/w, Tannic Acid 0.4% w/w, Camphor 1.31% w/w and Salicylic Acid 0.4% w/w. TCP Liquid Antiseptic is an aqueous solution of Phenol 0.175% w/v, halogenated phenols 0.68% w/v and Sodium Salicylate 0.052% w/v.
• Indications
  For piles, embarrassing irritation (pruritus), cuts, grazes, minor wounds and skin irritation, minor burns and scalds, insect bites and stings and spots and pimples.
• Adult Dosage
  

  For topical administration

  Adults, children and the elderly

  Piles: Apply freely night and morning to affected area which has been gently cleansed. Persons suffering from piles are advised to consult a doctor.

  Pruritus: When local itching occurs, cleanse affected area thoroughly then apply the ointment freely. For anal pruritus the ointment is best applied after defaecation.

  Cuts, grazes, minor wounds and skin irritation: Cleanse the area thoroughly with warm water then apply ointment, preferably on a piece of lint or gauze.

  Minor burns and scalds: Apply the ointment promptly and freely: repeat as required.

  Spots and pimples: Cleanse skin thoroughly with hot water. Apply the ointment thinly morning and evening.

  Insect bites and stings: Apply the ointment at once. Repeat as required.

• Child Dosage
  

  For topical administration

  Adults, children and the elderly

  Piles: Apply freely night and morning to affected area which has been gently cleansed. Persons suffering from piles are advised to consult a doctor.

  Pruritus: When local itching occurs, cleanse affected area thoroughly then apply the ointment freely. For anal pruritus the ointment is best applied after defaecation.

  Cuts, grazes, minor wounds and skin irritation: Cleanse the area thoroughly with warm water then apply ointment, preferably on a piece of lint or gauze.

  Minor burns and scalds: Apply the ointment promptly and freely: repeat as required.

  Spots and pimples: Cleanse skin thoroughly with hot water. Apply the ointment thinly morning and evening.

  Insect bites and stings: Apply the ointment at once. Repeat as required.

• Elderly Dosage
  

  For topical administration

  Adults, children and the elderly

  Piles: Apply freely night and morning to affected area which has been gently cleansed. Persons suffering from piles are advised to consult a doctor.

  Pruritus: When local itching occurs, cleanse affected area thoroughly then apply the ointment freely. For anal pruritus the ointment is best applied after defaecation.

  Cuts, grazes, minor wounds and skin irritation: Cleanse the area thoroughly with warm water then apply ointment, preferably on a piece of lint or gauze.

  Minor burns and scalds: Apply the ointment promptly and freely: repeat as required.

  Spots and pimples: Cleanse skin thoroughly with hot water. Apply the ointment thinly morning and evening.

  Insect bites and stings: Apply the ointment at once. Repeat as required.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients.

  Use in allergic skin conditions should be avoided.

• Special Precautions
  

  If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

  For external use only.

  Keep medicines out of the reach and sight of children

• Interactions
  

  None known.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  None stated.