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Savlon Antiseptic liquid – patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

Medicine status: No longer supplied Details

Medicine strength:
3 mg/ml + 30 mg/ml
Other strengths and forms:
Contains active substances:

Patient leaflet - Savlon Antiseptic liquid

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Savlon Antiseptic Liquid

Cetrimide 3.0% w/v

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.3% w/v

2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

Active ingredients: Cetrimide 3.0% w/v and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.3% w/v

  • 3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

Also contains: Isopropyl alcohol, terpineol, liquid deodoriser, benzyl benzoate, d-gluconolactone, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

  • 4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Liquid

  • 5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Directions for use:

For First Aid treatment – Apply the diluted liquid carefully to the affected area. Add 2 capfuls (30ml) of the liquid to *A litre of warm water.

For personal hygiene and midwifery – Add 2 capfuls (30ml) of the liquid to *A litre of warm water.

For bathing – For full benefit do not mix with soap or detergents. Add 5 capfuls (75ml) to bath water.

  • 6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN

Do not use undiluted on the skin

Caution: Avoid contact with the eyes and ears. Treat any accidental splashes to the eyes by washing open eyes with water for at least ten minutes and seek medical advice. If accidentally swallowed wash out the mouth and drink plenty of water or milk. Consult your doctor and show this container.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use after the expiry date given. _____________­________________________­________________________­_____

7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

Side effects : In rare cases, skin irritation may occur; stop using and seek medical advice. If symptoms persist, or any unwanted effects occur, seek medical advice.

Use with care in newborn babies, especially those born prematurely. Savlon Antiseptic Liquid may cause chemical skin burns.

8. EXPIRY DATE

9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Do not store above 25°C.

  • 10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS OR

WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF APPROPRIATE

11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK) Trading Limited, Brentford,

TW8 9GS,

U.K.

  • 12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 44673/0115

  • 13. BATCH NUMBER<, DONATION AND PRODUCT CODES>

LOT

  • 14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

GSL

  • 15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE

Directions for use:

For First Aid treatment - Apply the diluted liquid carefully to the affected area. Add 2 capfuls (30ml) of the liquid to 4 litre of warm water.

For personal hygiene and midwifery - Add 2 capfuls (30ml) of the liquid to 4 litre of warm water.

For bathing - For full benefit do not mix with soap or detergents. Add 5 capfuls (75ml) to bath water.

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE

Savlon Antiseptic Liquid

Facts about Savlon Antiseptic liquid

Active substances Chlorhexidine, Cetrimide
Strength 3 mg/ml + 30 mg/ml
Pharmaceutical form Cutaneous liquid
How is it taken Cutaneous
Is it available? No, all its packs are listed as discontinued (NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices – not a record of current supplies)
Drug group (ATC)
  1. D Dermatologicals
    1. D08 Antiseptics and disinfectants
      1. D08A Antiseptics and disinfectants
        1. D08AC Biguanides and amidines as antiseptics and disinfectants
          1. D08AC52 chlorhexidine, combinations
Codes BNF 13110200

Sources: the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), release 10.2.0 of 19 October 2026, NHS Business Services Authority. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.