Products Tosylchloramide sodium is available in pharmacies as a solution (e.g., chloramine 1%) or as a pure substance. Specialty retailers can order it from Hänseler AG. It is also contained in a few veterinary medicines. A chloramine 1% solution can be prepared as follows: A Tosyl chloramide sodium 1.0 g B Purified water 99.0 g … Tosyl Chloramide Sodium
Products Hexamidine eye drops have been approved in many countries since 1994 (Desomedin, Desomedin DD, Monodoses). The disinfectant is also present in skin creams (Imacort, Imazol) and cosmetics. Structure and properties Hexamidine (C20H26N4O, Mr = 354.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as hexamidine diisetionate, a white to pale yellow powder that is sparingly soluble in … Hexamidine Eye Drops
Products Hexetidine is commercially available as a solution and spray and has been approved in many countries since 1966 (original: Hextril; Drossadin). Furthermore, vaginal tablets are also available (Vagi-Hex). This article refers to use in the mouth and throat. Structure and properties Hexetidine (C21H45N3, Mr = 339.6 g/mol) exists as a colorless to faint yellow … Hexetidine
Products Dakin solution is available in pharmacies and drugstores as a homemade product. Finished medicines are also commercially available in some countries. The solution was developed by British chemist Henry Drysdale Dakin and French physician Alexis Carrel for wound treatment during the First World War. It saved countless lives in wartime surgery. Today, however, it … Dakin Solution
Products Products containing colloidal silver are sold, for example, as “dietary supplements” over the Internet. Colloidal silver is not approved as a drug for peroral administration. Structure and properties Colloidal silver is very fine, elemental silver particles that are dispersed (dispersed) in a liquid. Effects Colloidal silver has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Unlike trace elements … Colloidal Silver
Products Triclocarban is commercially available as a drug solution (Septivon). It has been approved in many countries since 1975. It is also used for personal care products and plastics, among other uses. Structure and properties Triclocarban (C13H9Cl3N2O, Mr = 315.6 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is insoluble in water. Effects Triclocarban (ATC D08A102) … Triclocarban
Products In many countries, commercially available products include Soft-Zellin and Webcol alcohol swabs. The swabs are usually individually packaged or taken from a dispenser. Composition Alcohol swabs are made of absorbent, lint-free nonwoven fabric and are impregnated with isopropanol 70%. Isopropanol (C3H8O, Mr = 60.1 g/mol) is a clear, colorless liquid that is miscible with … Alcohol Swab
Products Cetalkonium chloride is commercially available, for example, as an oral gel (Tenderdol, combination preparation). Structure and properties Cetalkonium chloride (C25H46ClN, Mr = 396.1 g/mol) Effects Cetalkonium chloride has antiseptic properties against bacteria and fungi. Indications In combination: pain and inflammation of the mouth and lips. As a preservative.
Products Cetrimide was commercially available as a spray in combination with lidocaine (Xylonor, off label). Structure and properties Cetrimide consists of trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide, which may contain small amounts of dodecyl and hexadecyl trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide. Effects Cetrimide (ATC D08AJ04, ATC D11AC01) has disinfectant and bactericidal properties. Indications For local disinfection.
Products Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is commercially available in the form of lozenges, as a solution, and as a spray (e.g., Lidazone, Strepsils) See under Amylmetacresol and Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol. Structure and properties Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (C7H6Cl2O, Mr = 177.0 g/mol) is a doubly chlorinated benzyl alcohol. Effect Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (ATC R02AA03) is antiseptic. Indications As a disinfectant, e.g., … 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Structure and properties Oxyquinoline (C9H7NO, Mr = 145.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as oxyquinoline sulfate, a strong yellow powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Oxyquinoline (ATC D08AH03) has antiseptic properties. Indications For local disinfection As an excipient (preservative)
Products Chlorhexidine is commercially available as ointment, cream (wound healing ointments), aqueous solution for external use, mouth spray, mouth gel and mouth rinse, among others (selection). Structure and properties Chlorhexidine (C22H30Cl2N10, Mr = 505.4 g/mol) is usually present in drugs as chlorhexidine digluconate because, unlike chlorhexidine and other salts, it is readily soluble in water. … Chlorhexidine Effects and Side Effects
