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Cetalkonium (Cl)

Drug #1203

Cetalkonium (Cl) is a disinfectant. Cetalkonium (Cl) is used for antisepsis of oral-pharyngeal mucosa and as a preservative.

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Primary Characteristics

Cetalkonium (Cl) is also known as cetyl dimethyle benzyle, ammonium Chloride, benzyle hexade cyldimethyle .

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Quaternary Ammonium compaind.

It is also classified under Antiseptics and Germicides .

Molecular Weight: 396.1 · Non-proprietary name: Cetalkonium (Cl).

Molecular structure of Cetalkonium (Cl)

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Cetalkonium (Cl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Denture irritation, Eye infections, Mouth ulceration, Toothache.

Contraindications

Cetalkonium (Cl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Cetalkonium (Cl)'s dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
0.1 mg/ml0.1 mg/mlEvery 6hTopical
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.1 mg/ml0.1 mg/mlEvery 6hTopical
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.1 %0.1 %Every 6htopicalRecommended for children over 4 months

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Cetalkonium (Cl) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid contact with eye.Those who have allergic reactions such as Kash,It ching.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Gel
0.01 %w/w

Storage Conditions

Cetalkonium (Cl) should be stored Gel.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.15 — Disinfectants and antiseptics
  2. 2.17.8 — Stomatologicals and dentifrices

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Cetalkonium (Cl) in Pakistan:

Reckitt