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Benzoxonium chloride- antiseptic/disinfectant.

Benzoxonium chloride, an anti-septic drug, is indicated for treatment of mouth and throat infections. More

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Description

Benzoxonium chloride, an anti-septic drug, is indicated for treatment of mouth and throat infections.

Generic Name

Benzoxonium chloride- antiseptic/disinfectant.

Chemical names

Benzoxonium chloride; Cohortan; Bradophen; Absonal; Beloran

Brand names

Lidocam

IUPAC name

Chlorure de N-benzyl-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyéthyl)-1-dodécanaminium cloruro de benzoxonio

Pharmacokinetics

Actions

Benzoxonium chloride exerts bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects on bacteria depending on the concentration it inhibits or inactivates of certain bacterial enzymes.

Dosage/Dosage form

1 mg as lozenges for four to six days.

Therapeutic uses

It is an anti-septic drug, is indicated for treatment of mouth and throat infections.

Adverse effects/Side effects

Interaction

Contraindications

  • Do not give Benzoxonium chloride to children without a pediatrician’s advice.
  • Benzoxonium chloride is contraindicated in individuals allergic to benzyl derivatives and other similar synthetic compounds.

Storage

Information

Molecular weight

400.044 g/mol

Molecular formula

C23H42ClNO2

CAS number

Precautions

After taking Benzoxonium chloride remain upright for at least 30 minutes.