Products Benzododecinium bromide is commercially available in many countries as a solution for nasal use in combination with sodium chloride and polysorbate 80 (Prorhinel). Structure and properties Benzododecinium bromide (C21H38BrN, Mr = 384.4 g/mol) is a quaternary ammonium base. Effects Benzododecinium bromide (ATC D09AA05) has disinfectant properties. Indications The solution is used to treat nasal … Benzododecinium Bromide
Products Benzalkonium chloride is commercially available as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the form of lozenges, as a gargling solution, as a gel and as a disinfectant, among others. As a preservative, it is commonly added in pharmaceuticals to eye drops, nasal sprays, nose drops and inhalation solutions for asthma and COPD treatment. It is … Benzalkonium Chloride
Products Castellani solution is not commercially available as a registered finished drug in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Retailers can also order it from specialized suppliers. The drug is named after Aldo Castellani (1877-1971), a well-known Italian tropical physician who developed it in the 1920s. Ingredients Traditional … Castellani Solution
Products In many countries, there are no ready-to-use medicines with boric acid for the treatment of vaginal mycosis on the market. Structure and properties Boric acid (H3BO3, Mr = 61.8 g/mol) is present as colorless, shiny, greasy-feeling scales, as white crystals, or as a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and dissolves readily … Boric Acid for Vaginal Fungus
Products Amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol are commercially available as a combination preparation in the form of lozenges (Strepsils). The drug was approved in many countries in 2009. In the UK, it has been available for decades and is a well-known brand. The name “Strep “sils is derived from strep throat. 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is also found … Amylmetacresol and 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Products Bibrocathol is commercially available as an eye ointment (Posiformin 2%). It was newly approved in many countries in 2012. It was previously available under the name Noviform. Eye medicines containing Bibrocathol were used as early as 1912. Structure and properties Bibrocathol (C6H2BiBr4O3, Mr = 650.7 g/mol) is 4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,3,2-benzodioxabismol-2-ol. The substance is practically insoluble in … Bibrocathol
Products Taurolidine is commercially available as an irrigation solution and instillation solution (Taurolin). It has been approved in many countries since 1981. Structure and properties Taurolidine (C7H16N4O4S2, Mr = 284.4 g/mol) is a derivative of the aminosulfonic acid taurine. Effects Taurolidine (ATC B05CA05) is antimicrobial to bacteria, antifungal to fungi, and neutralizes endotoxins. Indications For … Taurolidine
Products In many countries, medicines containing hexachlorophene are no longer registered. Structure and properties Hexachlorophene (C13H6Cl6O2, Mr = 406.9 g/mol) is a lipophilic chlorinated bisphenol. Effects Hexachlorophene (ATC D08AE01) has antiseptic properties. Indications for use Hexachlorophene has been used to treat skin diseases and as a disinfectant. Because of the possible adverse effects when absorbed … Hexachlorophene
Products Chlorquinaldol is commercially available in the form of lozenges for sore throat in combination with other active ingredients (anginazole). It has been approved in many countries since 1975. Structure and properties Chlorquinaldol (C10H7Cl2NO, Mr = 228.1 g/mol) has structural similarities to clioquinol. Effects Chlorquinaldol (ATC D08AH0) has antiseptic properties. Indications For local disinfection, contained … Chlorquinaldol
Products Dequalinium chloride is commercially available in the form of vaginal tablets, which have been approved in many countries since 2002 (Fluomizin). Other dosage forms, such as lozenges, are available for other indications. This article refers to vaginal therapy. Structure and properties Dequalinium chloride (C30H40Cl2N4, Mr = 527.6 g/mol) exists as a yellowish white powder … Dequalinium Chloride
