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Healex Plus Spray
Manufactured bySHREYA LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
ContainsBenzocaine (0.36 %w/w) + Cetrimide (0.5 %w/w)
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Description
Healex Plus Spray is a combination of Benzocaine and Cetrimide. It is used for the treatment of skin infections. Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic that works by blocking nerve signals and provides immediate and prolonged relief from pain. Cetrimide works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing bacteria and preventing bacterial multiplication.
Healex Plus Spray may cause burning sensation, itchiness, redness, irritation, etc at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if worsen.
Healex Plus Spray should be applied topically on the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration to reduce your risk of re-infection.
Healex Plus Spray should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Healex Plus Spray
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Healex Plus Spray
Burning sensation at the application site
Pain, redness, and irritation at the application site
Uses of Healex Plus Spray
What is it prescribed for?
Skin infections
Healex Plus Spray is used in the treatment of skin infections. It works by preventing the growth of the infection-causing bacteria. It also acts as a local anaesthetic (provides a numbing effect) and provides relief from pain that may be associated with an infection.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required by Healex Plus Spray to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Healex Plus Spray remains effective is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Healex Plus Spray.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Healex Plus Spray use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Healex Plus Spray passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
Allergy
Avoid Healex Plus Spray if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Healex Plus Spray use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Healex Plus Spray passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings
External use only
Healex Plus Spray is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.
Other medicines
Healex Plus Spray may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Concomitant use of this medicine and other topical medicines on the same area of skin should therefore be avoided. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Healex Plus Spray as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Since Healex Plus Spray is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not apply more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Healex Plus Spray is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor.
Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube.
Use Healex Plus Spray at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance.
Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless directed by your doctor.
Do not give Healex Plus Spray to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Healex Plus Spray is a combination of Benzocaine and Cetrimide.
Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic that works by blocking nerve signals and provides immediate and prolonged relief from pain.
Cetrimide acts as an antiseptic and prevents the growth of infection-causing germs.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical antiseptic, Local anaesthetic
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Benzocaine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 7 December 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Cetrimide. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 7 December 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Dec 2021
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