CLAVORA CRM

Overview

CLAVORA CRM is a Schedule H antibiotic.

CLAVORA CRM is composed of: ALOE BARBADENSIS (30.0 %W/W), CHLORHEXIDINE (30.0 %W/W), SILVER SULFADIAZINE (1.0 %W/W), ALLANTOIN (0.5 %W/W), VITAMIN E (0.5 %W/W)


Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria. Chlorhexidine topical (for the skin) is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery, injection or skin injury.

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria and yeast on the skin.Silver sulfadiazine topical  is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection.It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.



Usage

CHLORHEXIDINE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

SILVER SULFADIAZINE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Yeast Infection



Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for CLAVORA CRM and its Constituents



Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. Avoid using other medicines on the areas you treat with chlorhexidine topical unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid getting this medicine on your clothing or other fabrics.
  • You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to silver sulfadiazine.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Do not use silver sulfadiazine topical in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Wash your hands before and after applying silver sulfadiazine cream.
  • The person applying silver sulfadiazine to burn wounds should wear sterile disposable gloves. Take care to keep the treatment area as clean as possible to prevent further infection.
  • Clean the area to be treated as directed by your doctor.
  • Apply enough silver sulfadiazine to cover the affected area evenly.
  • This medicine should be applied in a layer about one 16th (1/16) of an inch thick, or 1.6 millimeters.
  • Silver sulfadiazine cream is usually applied 1 or 2 times daily.
  • While using silver sulfadiazine topical, you may need frequent blood tests.
  • Your kidney function may also need to be tested.
  • Your burn wounds should be kept covered with silver sulfadiazine cream at all times.
  • Do not take by mouth. Silver sulfadiazine topical is for use only on the skin. If silver sulfadiazine topical gets in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water.Inform your doctor before starting silver sulfadiazine if you have a genetic defect of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficiency.
  • Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.


Common Side-Effects

SILVER SULFADIAZINE : Skin Rash, Body Pain, Body Burn, Body Itching, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

SILVER SULFADIAZINE : Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Anemia, Easy Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Rapid Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Abdomen Pain, Decreased Urination, Mood Swings, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Joint Pain

Technical Classification

CHLORHEXIDINE is categorized as:
  • ANTISEPTIC AND GERMICIDES / TOPICAL AGENTS
  • MOUTH AND THROAT PRODUCTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

SILVER SULFADIAZINE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for CLAVORA CRM

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CLAVORA CRMINR 70 for 10 GM CREAMALOE BARBADENSIS 30.0 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 30.0 %W/W, SILVER SULFADIAZINE 1.0 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 0.5 %W/W, VITAMIN E 0.5 %W/W