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Sarsil C Cream

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Product introduction

Sarsil C Cream is a medicine used in the treatment of burns. It kills the infection-causing microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation, and pain. This way it speeds up the healing process.

Sarsil C Cream is a combination of two medicines. It is strictly advised for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected areas of the skin. In case of accidental contact with your eye or mouth, immediately rinse it off with plenty of water.

This medicine is generally safe, however, it may sometimes cause irritation, burning sensation, and discomfort at the site of application. These effects are mild and go away with time. If they persist or get worse, consult the doctor.

Uses of Sarsil C Cream

Benefits of Sarsil C Cream

In Treatment of Burns

Sarsil C Cream helps in the prevention and treatment of infections during treatment of burns. It is also used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and abrasions. It kills the infectious microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation and pain. This promotes healing of the burns/wounds. Continue using it as directed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Sarsil C Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sarsil C

  • Itching
  • Irritation
  • Burning sensation at the site of application

How to use Sarsil C Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Sarsil C Cream works

Sarsil C Cream is a combination of two antiseptic medicines: Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Silver Nitrate. Chlorhexidine Gluconate works by binding strongly with skin and killing infectious microorganisms. Hence, it effectively cleans out wounds and burns to prevent them from getting infected. Silver Nitrate stops bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. This kills the bacteria and treats skin infection due to burns.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Sarsil C Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Sarsil C Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Sarsil C Cream?

If you miss a dose of Sarsil C Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Sarsil C Cream is used for the management of infection associated with burns.
  • Avoid contact of Sarsil C Cream with eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse immediately in case of accidental contact.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience skin irritation or allergies after using this medicine.
  • It can injure or irritate healthy skin. Always wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling or applying this medicine.
  • Handle it carefully as it tends to stain the skin, clothing, linens.
  • Sarsil C Cream is used for the management of infection associated with burns.
  • Avoid contact of Sarsil C Cream with eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse immediately in case of accidental contact.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience skin irritation or allergies after using this medicine.
  • It can injure or irritate healthy skin. Always wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling or applying this medicine.
  • Handle it carefully as it tends to stain the skin, clothing, linens.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

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3. What is the difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns? What are the layers of the skin?Why is skin important?
Dr. Manju Singh
Homeopathy
these are types of burns which are useful when someone burns severly to identify the level of burn means how much part is affected by burn, and what kind of treatment could be taken further. this is mainly used by doctors.
Pain in abdomen, burns,loose motion
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Tab O2 1 tab BD x 3 days, Ors, Tab famocid 20 1 bd x 3 days
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References

  1. Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Genus Pharmaceuticals; 2011 [revised 21 Aug. 2017]. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. DailyMed. Silver Nitrate. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Chlorhexidine Gluconate. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Silver Nitrate. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Sarmain Pharmaceuticals
Address: 22, Bombay Park Society, Opposite Water Tank, Karelibaug, Karelibaug, Vadodara-390018, Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India

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