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Benzalkonium bromide solution

Function and Efficacy

This product is a cationic surfactant and a broad-spectrum bactericide. It can change the permeability of bacterial cytoplasmic membranes, causing bacterial cytoplasmic substances to extravasate, hindering their metabolism and killing them. It has a strong effect on Gram-positive bacteria, but is ineffective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, acid-fast bacilli and bacterial spores. It can quickly bind to proteins, and its effect is significantly reduced in the presence of blood, cotton, cellulose and organic matter. It is non-irritating to the skin at concentrations below 0.1%.

Ingredients

This product is a mixture of dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride. Its structural formula is: R is a hydrocarbon group = C8H17~C18H37.

Appearance

This product is a colorless or light yellow clear liquid with a fragrant aroma and extremely bitter taste. Strong shaking will produce a lot of foam. It may become turbid or precipitate when exposed to low temperatures.

Indication

Used for disinfection of skin, mucous membranes and small wounds.

Usage and Dosage

Use 0.01% solution for face disinfection, 0.1% solution for skin and mucous membrane disinfection, and soak hands in 0.05%-0.1% solution for 5 minutes before surgery; boil surgical instruments in 0.1% solution for 15 minutes and then soak for 30 minutes; use solutions below 0.005% for bladder and urethra lavage; and use 0.0025% solution as bladder retention solution.

Adverse Reactions

It has been reported to cause allergic conjunctivitis, vision loss, contact dermatitis, and there are also reports that 3% solution enema causes nausea, cold sweats and death after a few minutes. There have also been cases of death when used as a vaginal wash.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: follow doctor's advice. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: use under doctor's guidance. Precautions for the elderly: follow doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

This product is incompatible with soap and other cationic surfactants, citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts, tartrates, and alkaloids. It is also incompatible with aluminum, sodium fluorescein, hydrogen peroxide, kaolin, aqueous lanolin, and some sulfonamides.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in a sealed container.

Packaging Specification

5%

Validity Period

36 months

Manufacturer

Fujian Nanshaolin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1996-12-30
  • Address:

    No. 10, Fuzheng Road, Shizhu Street, Rongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Fuqing City
  • Tax NO.:

    91350181705154309D
  • Registered Funds:

    100 million yuan
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