Cedium is a brand medication that contains Chlorhexidine, which belongs to a class of disinfectant and antiseptic. When used topically as a cutaneous solution, it is used as skin or wound cleansing, and as a surgical scrub.
Cedium is available as a cutaneous solution.
For wound cleansing, you should rinse your wound with water first, then apply a solution to cover and wash your wound gently, and finally rinse.
For surgical hand scrub, you should apply 5mL 4% solution and scrub for 3 minutes, then rinse repeatedly and dry.
Common side effects of Cedium include skin irritation and stinging.
Anyone who has an allergy to Cedium.
Common dosing schedule:
N/A
Some common medications Cedium may interact with:
No known significant interactions.
In Hong Kong, Cedium is an over-the-counter medicine and can be purchased without a prescription from any retail outlet in Hong Kong. This includes grocery stores, convenience stores, medicine shops, and pharmacies. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Cedium in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
Healthy Matters is Hong Kong’s leading health resource. Our mission is to help you make better health decisions and take control of your health.
Our team of experts is committed to producing reliable health content that is accurate, engaging and relevant, to cover your health & wellness journey from prevention to treatment.
Whether you are looking for trusted information on health conditions, wellbeing or looking for the right doctor or service in Hong Kong, we’re here to help!
Your health matters. Begin your health journey with Healthy Matters today!