Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash (Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Zinc Gluconate (or Zinc PCA), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Allantoin, Citric Acid, Preservatives/Fragrance (varies by batch)). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
Delivery across India. Free above ₹999; ₹49 from ₹499, ₹99 below. Chennai express delivery is chargeable.
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Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash (same or similar composition):
- Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
- Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash contains Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Zinc Gluconate (or Zinc PCA), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Allantoin, Citric Acid, Preservatives/Fragrance (varies by batch). Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash: At a Glance
- Composition
- Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Zinc Gluconate (or Zinc PCA), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Allantoin, Citric Acid, Preservatives/Fragrance (varies by batch)
- Price
- ₹998
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- Manufacturer
- GALDERMA INDIA PVT LTD
- Known substitutes
- 5
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