Benzalkonium Chloride is an antiseptic. This medication is a quaternary ammonium compound, belongs to the cationic surfactant. Benzalkonium Chloride has antimicrobial and antiviral activity against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes simplex Type 2, Staphylococcus aureus, little active against Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans, Haemophilus ducreyi and Treponema pallidum.
Benzalkonium Chloride is not active against Mycoplasma spp.
This medicine exerts spermicidal action which is due to the ability to damage the sperm membrane; inhibits sperm motility, disrupting electrolyte balance of the aqueous phase of cervical mucus.
Pharmacokinetics
Benzalkonium Chloride for external and local application is practically not absorbed.
Why is Benzalkonium Chloride prescribed?
For external use only. Topical solution - a primary and delayed primary wound treatment, prevention of secondary infection of wounds hospital strains of microorganisms, festering wounds, drainage of bone cavities following surgery for osteomyelitis.
Tablets and capsules for intravaginal use, vaginal suppositories, creams, tampons - local contraception for women of reproductive age: for the presence of contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives or intrauterine devices, in the postpartum period, lactation, after the termination of pregnancy in premenopause period at irregular sexual life, omission or delay in receiving consistently used oral contraceptives.
Liquid concentrate - disinfection of facilities and medical products.
Dosage and administration
Topically. The solution was diluted with distilled water to make 1% aqueous solution, impregnated gauze dressings, napkins or tampons and put on the wound daily.
Mass is applied at the rate of 0.2-0.4 g/cm2 of wound surface, pre-clean the wound from the purulent discharge, necrotic tissue, or impose gauze or use turundas impregnated with drugs. The maximum daily dose is 50 g. Ligation is carried out daily, the course of treatment is 14 days.
Intravaginally (for contraception). Benzalkonium Chloride entered deeply into the vagina before coition; in case of repeated sexual intercourse it should be re-imposition of tablets, capsules, suppositories, creams; tampon can be removed not earlier than 3 h after the last sexual intercourse but no later than 24 hours after its installation (with repeated sexual acts for 1 day shift tampon is not required).
Concentrate Liquid. Benzalkonium Chloride used for disinfection after prior dilution with water.
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Benzalkonium Chloride side effects, adverse reactions
Contact dermatitis, candidiasis, vulvovaginal and allergic reactions.
With prolonged use of Benzalkonium Chloride it is possible a local irritation.
Benzalkonium Chloride contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Benzalkonium Chloride, contact dermatitis, malignant neoplasm of the skin; for intravaginal use - coleitis, ulceration and irritation of the mucous membrane of the vagina and uterus.
Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Benzalkonium Chloride has no negative impact on pregnancy. This medicine is not excreted in breast milk and it can be used during lactation.
Special instructions
To improve the efficiency it requires careful observance of the application method. Benzalkonium Chloride can be used in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or intrauterine device. You should avoid bathing or irrigation of the vagina with soapy water for 2 hours before and within 2 hours after sexual intercourse, outdoor toilet is only possible with clean water.
Benzalkonium Chloride is incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants as well as citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts and tartrates.
Benzalkonium Chloride drug interactions
Any substance introduced intravaginally can reduce local spermicidal action (including soaps and solutions containing it). Iodine solutions inactivate Benzalkonium Chloride.
Benzalkonium Chloride available forms, composition, doses:
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Benzalkonium Chloride?
Depending on the reaction of the Benzalkonium Chloride after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Benzalkonium Chloride not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Benzalkonium Chloride addictive or habit forming?
Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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