Cetrimonium Bromide

Products Cetrimonium bromide is found in lozenges (e.g., Mebu-Lemon, Mebu-Cherry, formerly Lemocin). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Structure and properties Cetrimonium bromide (C19H42BrN, Mr = 364.4 g/mol) is a quaternary amine with a long alkyl radical that is soluble in water. It is a constituent of cetrimide. Effects Cetrimonium bromide (ATC … Cetrimonium Bromide

Cetrimonium Chloride

Products No drugs containing cetrimonium chloride are currently registered in many countries. Effects Cetrimonium chloride has antiseptic properties…. Indications As a surface disinfectant.

Preservative

Products Preservatives can be found in liquid, semi-solid and solid pharmaceuticals. They are also used for food and cosmetics. Structure and properties Preservatives belong to various chemical groups. These include, for example: Acids and their salts Benzoic acid derivatives, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives. Quaternary ammonium compounds Alcohols Phenols Preservatives can be of natural and synthetic origin. … Preservative

Sore Throat

Symptoms Sore throat manifests as an inflamed and irritated throat lining and pain when swallowing or at rest. The palatine tonsils may also be inflamed, swollen, and coated. Possible accompanying symptoms include mucus production, cough, hoarseness, fever, headache, runny nose, eye irritation, feeling sick, and fatigue. Causes The most common cause of sore throat is … Sore Throat

Sore Throat Lozenges

Products Sore throat tablets are commercially available from numerous suppliers. For example, well-known products in many countries include Neo-Angin, Mebucaine, Lysopain, Lidazone, Sangerol, and Strepsils. Ingredients The classic sore throat tablets with “chemical” ingredients usually contain one or more of the following substances: Local anesthetics such as lidocaine, oxybuprocaine, and ambroxol. Disinfectants such as cetylpyridinium … Sore Throat Lozenges

Cetrimonium Bromide: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cetrimonium bromide is a drug belonging to the class of bactericidal and fungicidal disinfectants. The active ingredient is mainly found in lozenges. What is cetrimonium bromide? Cetrimonium bromide is a drug belonging to the class of bactericidal and fungicidal disinfectants. The active ingredient is mainly found in lozenges. The drug cetrimonium bromide is a component … Cetrimonium Bromide: Effects, Uses & Risks

Disinfectant

Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant

Lemocin®

Lemocin® lozenges are used in the context of inflammatory processes and changes in the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat and associated pain. The lozenges consist of an active ingredient combination of three different drugs. Lemocin® contains the active ingredients tyrothricin, cetrimonium bromide and lidocaine. They serve on the one hand the acute pain … Lemocin®

Side effects of Lemocin | Lemocin®

Side effects of Lemocin Hypersensitivity reactions to one of the ingredients of the lozenges occur in rare cases. So far, no overdoses have been reported when taking Lemocin® lozenges. If the three main active components are considered individually, the active ingredient tyrothricin is hardly absorbed after absorption via the mouth. Cetrimonium can lead to poisoning … Side effects of Lemocin | Lemocin®

Interactions | Lemocin®

Interactions So far, no interactions between Lemocin® and other drugs are known. However, this does not mean that no interactions between Lemocin® and other drugs can occur. If you have a well-founded suspicion that you are suffering from side effects or interactions while taking Lemocin®, please consult a doctor immediately. All articles in this series: … Interactions | Lemocin®