Chlorobutanol
Chlorobutanol is a pharmaceutical preservative and mild sedative with local anesthetic properties, used as an excipient in various pharmaceutical formulations including injections.
Chlorobutanol is primarily used as a pharmaceutical preservative with mild sedative and anesthetic properties.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A04AD04
- RxNorm
- 2378
- Generic
- Chlorobutanol
- Class
- atc-a04
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used as a preservative in pharmaceutical preparations including injections, ophthalmic solutions, and topical formulations. Has been utilized for its mild sedative properties in some medication formulations.
Exerts preservative effects through antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. Acts as a mild sedative and local anesthetic through central nervous system depression and nerve conduction blockade respectively.
Should be used only as directed in manufactured pharmaceutical products. May cause irritation at high concentrations. Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity. Not typically used as a standalone medication but rather as an excipient in formulations.
Official drug label
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