Chlorbutol
Also known as: Chlorobutanol
Chlorbutol is an antibacterial and antifungal. It is used as a preservative and as an anaesthetic, dusting powder or ointment. itused topically as a solution in clove oil as a dental analgesic.
Primary Characteristics
Chlorbutol is also known as Chlorobutanol.
It is of Synthetic origin.
Molecular Weight: 177.5 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 125 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 1 · Non-proprietary name: Chlorbutol.
Pharmacokinetics
Distribution: Chlorbutol has a volume of distribution is 233+/-141.
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Indications
Chlorbutol is primarily indicated in conditions like Inflammation, Inflammatory condition of eye, ear and nose.
Contraindications
Chlorbutol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Chlorbutol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0.5 % | 0.5 % | — | as a preservative in injection & eye drops. | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Chlorbutol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Eye irritation .
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Chlorbutol are CNS depression, Respiratory depression, Respiratory depression, Respiratory depression, Unconsciousness.
Chlorbutol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Hypersensitivity reactions.
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.17.8 — Stomatologicals and dentifrices