Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Benzalkonium
Drug Class
Local Anaesthetic, Eye
Chemical Class
Benzylammonium salt
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is ALCAINE?
Uses
Benzalkonium (Cl) is a mixture of alkylbenzyl dimethylammonium chloride. Benzalkonium (Cl) is a rapidly acting surface disinfectant, anti...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzylammonium salt
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzylammonium salt. It belongs to Dermatological-Antiseptic pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Benzalkonium (Cl) is 339.50.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.01 % — As recommended.
drops. As required.
2
Adult · Topical
0.1 to 0.2 % — As recommended.
As Required
3
Child · Topical
0.1 to 0.2 % — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Benzalkonium (Cl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Should never be prescribed for the patients own use
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Benzalkonium (Cl) include DeathVomitingConvulsionsComaCollapseRestlessnessMuscular weaknessCyanosisDyspneaApprehensionParalysis of respiratory muscle.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benzalkonium (Cl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include Allergic contact dermatitis.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Benzalkonium (Cl) was found.
Storage
Topical Liq Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 202.49
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 202.49 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 202.49
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