CITROSIL*SOL CUT 200ML 0.175%

CITROSIL 0.175% cutaneous solution
Benzalkonium chloride

What it is and what it is used for
Benzalkonium chloride is an antiseptic and disinfectant belonging to a wide range of substances known as quaternary ammonium compounds with bactericidal actions. It acts on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is also active against a large number of fungal species.
Citrosil is used for the disinfection and cleansing of skin, even when damaged (superficial wounds, scrapes, abrasions).

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short period of treatment.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use CITROSIL
If you are allergic to benzalkonium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
CITROSIL should not be given to children under 1 year of age.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using CITROSIL.
• Avoid contact with eyes, brain, meninges and middle ear.
• Accidental ingestion or inhalation can have serious, sometimes fatal, consequences.
• Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays (sun or artificial sources) after applying the product.
• The product is for external use only.
• Do not use for prolonged treatments. After a short period of treatment without appreciable results, consult your doctor. The use, especially if prolonged, of topical products can cause sensitization; in this case, stop the treatment and consult your doctor.
• Do not use for disinfection of mucous membranes.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects are derived from spontaneous reports, therefore it is not always possible to determine their frequency.
Intolerance (burning or irritation) may occur, which does not require modification of treatment. Following the instructions on this leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.