Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Choline Salicylate
Drug Class
Stomatologicals Preparations
Chemical Class
Quaternary Ammonium compound
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Uses
Cetalkonium (Cl) is a disinfectant. Cetalkonium (Cl) is used for antisepsis of oral-pharyngeal mucosa and as a preservative.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Quaternary Ammonium compound
Acetyl dimethyl benzyl are the derivatives of Cetalkonium (Cl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Quaternary Ammonium compound. It belongs to Antiseptics and Germicides pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cetalkonium (Cl) is 396.10.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
0.1 % — 6 hourly
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2
Child · Topical
0.1 mg/ml — 6 hourly
Safety Alerts
products containing salicylate salts should not be used in children under 16 years, as a cautionary measure due to the theoretical risk of Reyes syndrome
Important Warnings
Frequent application, may give rise to salicylate poisoning, not to be applied to dentures, leave at least 30 minutes before re-insertion of dentures
Side Effects
Transient local burning sensation
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cetalkonium (Cl) was found.
Storage
Gel
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