Savlon

Savlon is an antiseptic brand that contains two antiseptics, cetrimide and chlorhexidine gluconate. These agents were discovered and first developed by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI).[1] On May 22, 1992 Johnson & Johnson announced that it has acquired Savlon OTC brands from ICI.[2]

FMCG-to-tobacco-to-hotels giant ITC acquires Savlon along with Shower To Shower brands from Johnson & Johnson in India.[3]

It is used as a 1-3 % solution for cleaning road side accident wounds.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://newspapers.nl.sg/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19721231.2.68.1.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.thefreelibrary.com/JOHNSON+%26+JOHNSON+ACQUIRES+SAVLON+OTC+BRANDS+FROM+ICI-a012169404
  3. ↑ http://www.itcportal.com/media-centre/press-reports-content.aspx?id=1558&type=C&news=itc-acquires-shower-to-shower-savlon-brands-from-j-and-j-in-india
  4. ↑ Tripathi, KD. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology (7th ed.). p. 900.


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