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Logo TCP ANTISEPTIC
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Unscheduled

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

TCP ANTISEPTIC
Liquid.

COMPOSITION:
Each mL of TCP antiseptic contains, Chlorinated Phenols 6,0 mg; Phenol 1,75 mg; Iodinated Phenols 0,95 mg; Sodium Salicylate 0,5 mg.

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 13.1 Antiseptics and Cleansing agents.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
TCP Antiseptic is a disinfectant effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

INDICATIONS:
TCP Antiseptic helps destroy bacteria and germs associated with common throat and mouth infections. TCP Antiseptic by it’s disinfectant action on bacteria and germs helps heal cuts, grazes, wounds, insect bites and burns on the skin.
TCP Antiseptic can be used as a personal hygiene, as a vaginal douche. TCP Antiseptic can be used as a general disinfectant wherever common germs are a danger to health around the home. TCP Antiseptic fights bad breath by acting on the odour-causing bacteria present in the mouth.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
There are no known contraindications.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults and Children
Mouth and throat infections
Gargle thoroughly with 1 part TCP Antiseptic to 4 or 5 parts water.
Cuts, grazes, wounds, insect bites and burns
First wash the affected area, then apply 1 part TCP Antiseptic to 2 or 3 parts water to thoroughly cleanse the area. If necessary fix lightly over the affected area a gauze damped with 1 part TCP Antiseptic to 2 or 3 parts water and hold in position with an adhesive plaster. Do not use heavy bandaging as wounds heal faster when air can reach them.
Feminine hygiene
Douche with 4 tablespoons (75 mL) TCP Antiseptic to 500 mL warm water.
General household use
TCP Antiseptic can be used undiluted on drains, sinks, dustbins and with the household laundry.
Bad breath
Rinse the mouth and gargle thoroughly with 1 part TCP Antiseptic to 4 or 5 parts water.
If infection persists consult your doctor immediately.

SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
No side effects have been reported. TCP Antiseptic should not be drunk in large quantities as this may cause adverse reactions on the kidneys.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
The treatment of overdosage is supportive and symptomatic.

IDENTIFICATION:
TCP Antiseptic is a yellow clear liquid.

PRESENTATION:
TCP Antiseptic is available in glass bottles of 200 mL, 100 mL and 50 mL

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 30°C.
Keep out of reach of children

REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Applic. No. G1624 (Act 101/1965).

APPLICANT:
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, division of
Warner-Lambert S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
241 Main Road
RETREAT
7945

DATE OF PUBLICATION:
1-2-1982

Updated on this site: May 2003
Current: January 2005
Source: Pharmaceutical Industry

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