Benzododecinium Chloride
Benzododecinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with antiseptic and preservative properties. It functions as a cationic surfactant and is commonly used as a preservative in ophthalmic solutions and other pharmaceutical formulations to prevent microbial contamination. The medication may also be applied topically for its disinfectant effects in certain medical preparations.
Benzododecinium Chloride is an antiseptic quaternary ammonium compound used primarily as a pharmaceutical preservative and topical disinfectant.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1311592
- Generic
- Benzododecinium Chloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used as a preservative in ophthalmic solutions, nasal sprays, and other sterile pharmaceutical preparations. May also be used as a topical antiseptic agent in certain wound care formulations.
Functions as a cationic surfactant that disrupts microbial cell membranes, exerting antiseptic and antimicrobial effects. As a preservative, it prevents bacterial and fungal growth in pharmaceutical formulations.
For topical use only in specified formulations. May cause irritation in sensitive individuals. Should be used at approved concentrations as a preservative. Not typically used as a standalone therapeutic agent.
Official drug label
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