Benzalkonium Chloride 0.5%
Indications
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.5% is used for:
Wound cleansing, antiseptic, disinfectant, minor cuts, scrapes, and burns,
Adult Dose
Apply Anti- Septic Liquid to clean bruises or cuts before applying the medicated plaster for personal hygiene.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hyper-sensitivity to any of the components.
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride 0.5% :
Repeated application may cause hypersensitivity reactions. Brief stinging at the application site.
Mechanism of Action
Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic and disinfectant. It is also used as an antimicrobial preservative for pharmaceutical products. It is also used for the disinfection of rigid contact lenses.