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.