Dibromopropamidine Isethionate
Dibromopropamidine Isethionate is a topical antiseptic agent used to prevent and treat minor skin infections. It is commonly applied to cuts, wounds, burns, and skin abrasions to reduce the risk of bacterial and fungal contamination. This medication is typically available in cream or ointment formulations for external use only.
A topical antiseptic medication used to prevent and treat minor skin infections on cuts, wounds, and burns.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 22862
- Generic
- Dibromopropamidine Isethionate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for the prevention and treatment of minor bacterial and fungal skin infections, including infected cuts, wounds, burns, and skin abrasions. Also found in some topical formulations for conditions like impetigo and other superficial skin infections.
Exerts antimicrobial activity by disrupting microbial cell membranes and interfering with essential enzymatic processes in bacteria and fungi, leading to their destruction.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth. Should not be used on large areas of burned or broken skin without medical supervision. Rare allergic reactions may occur. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve with use.
Official drug label
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