Chloramine-T Trihydrate
Chloramine-T Trihydrate is a chlorine-releasing antiseptic and disinfectant agent primarily used for wound cleaning and surface disinfection. It works by releasing active chlorine when in contact with water, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. This agent is commonly employed in medical and veterinary settings for its disinfectant properties.
Chloramine-T Trihydrate is a topical antiseptic/disinfectant that releases chlorine to kill microorganisms on wounds and surfaces.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1592902
- Generic
- Chloramine-T Trihydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for wound cleansing, surgical site preparation, and environmental disinfection in medical and veterinary settings; may be applied to minor cuts, burns, and infected skin surfaces
Releases hypochlorous acid and active chlorine when hydrated, which damages microbial cell walls, disrupts enzymes, and denatures proteins, resulting in broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes; may cause skin irritation or hypersensitivity reactions in some individuals; efficacy decreases in presence of organic matter; prepare fresh solutions as potency diminishes over time
Official drug label
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