H. Rub Kovlon
Hand Rub · Topical · 1% · 500 ml
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H. Rub
Kovlon
Benzalkonium chloride
— Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
1%
· 500 ml
Presentation
Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
Tincture of benzalkonium chloride 1:750 is used for the preoperative disinfection of unbroken skin or treatment of superficial injuries. For preoperative disinfection of mucous membranes and denuded skin, benzalkonium chloride solution in concentrations of 1:10000 to 1:2000 is used. For irrigation of the eye, a solution of 1:10000 to 1:5000 is used. For urinary bladder and urethral irrigation, a solution 1:5000 to 1:20000 is used. For vaginal douche and irrigation, benzalkonium chloride solution 1:5000 to 1:20000.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Higher concentrations of Benzalkonium chloride is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. This is also widely used as a preservative in eye-drops.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants, citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts, tartrates, and zinc oxide and sulfate.
Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic and disinfectant. It is also used as an antimicrobial preservative for pharmaceutical products. It is also used for the disinfection of rigid contact lenses.
Disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium salts should not be used for skin preparation before injections of viscoelastic solutions. Hyaluronic acid will precipitate in the presence of these salts.
Repeated application may cause hypersensitivity reactions. May cause nausea and vomiting if ingested.