octenoxa 0.05% gel - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 02, 2026
What is octenoxa 0.05% gel used for?
octenoxa 0.05% gel (Octenidine (0.05% w/w)) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Octenidine (0.05% w/w), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Octenidine (0.05% w/w)
- Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
๐ octenoxa 0.05% gel Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Octenidine (0.05% w/w) |
| Brand Name | octenoxa 0.05% gel |
| Manufacturer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Local antimicrobial antiseptic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take octenoxa 0.05% gel
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of octenoxa 0.05% gel
- Application site reactions (burning
- irritation
- itching and redness)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for octenoxa 0.05% gel
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Octenidine (0.05% w/w)):
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octedin gelBellissa Pharmaceuticals โน111.56 4.8% CHEAPER
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octisept gelHetero Drugs Ltd โน112.50 4% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.