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Brand name: Antiseptic (Pharmacy Action) TM

Active ingredients: chlorhexidine + lidocaine (lignocaine) + bufexamac

On March 28, 2024 Antiseptic (Pharmacy Action) was not listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

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Other medicines that contain: chlorhexidine + lidocaine (lignocaine) + bufexamac

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