Benzalkonium (Cl)
Benzalkonium (Cl) Information

About Benzalkonium (Cl)

Benzalkonium (Cl) is a mixture of alkylbenzyl dimethylammonium chloride. Benzalkonium (Cl) is a rapidly acting surface disinfectant, antiseptic and detergent active against both gram negative and gram positive bacterias and certain viruses, fungi, yeasts and protozoa. Benzalkonium (Cl) is applied topically to the skin and mucous membranes. But recently Benzalkonium (Cl) is recommended that it should not be used as a antiseptic on skin because outbreak of infections have occurred due to bacterial growth.

Indications

Benzalkonium (Cl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Bladder irrigation, Ear,eye,nose and throat irrigation, Gingivitis, Perodontal diseases, Preoperative disinfection of unbroken skin, Stomatitis, Thrush, Tonsillitis, Urethral irrigation, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Burns, Wounds.

Contraindication

Benzalkonium (Cl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Benzalkonium (Cl) include Death, Vomiting, Convulsions, Coma, Collapse, Restlessness, Muscular weakness, Cyanosis, Dyspnea, Apprehension, Paralysis of respiratory muscle.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benzalkonium (Cl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Allergic contact dermatitis.

Warnings

It is contraindicated during pregnancy in high doses causes high risk of birth defects also behavioral changes and skin changes.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.