Chloramine-T
Chloramine-T Anhydrous is an organic chlorine compound primarily used as a broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It releases hypochlorous acid when in contact with water, providing antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. While not a traditional pharmaceutical, it serves important roles in wound care and environmental sanitization in medical settings.
Chloramine-T Anhydrous is an antiseptic disinfectant that releases active chlorine to kill microorganisms on contact.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1593148
- Generic
- Chloramine-T Anhydrous
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for disinfection of wounds, medical equipment, and surfaces. In some regions, it has been used as a topical antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions, as well as for treating certain skin conditions with microbial involvement.
When dissolved in water, Chloramine-T hydrolyzes to form hypochlorous acid, which acts as the active antimicrobial agent. This compound damages bacterial cell walls, interferes with enzyme systems, and disrupts essential cellular processes in microorganisms.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Should be diluted appropriately before use as a disinfectant. May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Not suitable for sterilizing heat-sensitive instruments. Efficacy decreases in presence of organic matter.
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