Didecyldimethylammonium Bromide
Didecyldimethylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily used as a broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses on surfaces and skin.
A topical antiseptic/disinfectant quaternary ammonium compound used for surface and skin decontamination.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2469250
- Generic
- Didecyldimethylammonium Bromide
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Surface disinfection and antisepsis; not typically used as a systemic medication for specific disease treatment.
Disrupts microbial cell membranes through cationic binding to phospholipids, causing loss of membrane integrity and cellular contents.
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; not for internal use; may be inactivated by organic matter; caution in individuals with known quaternary ammonium compound sensitivity.
Official drug label
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