Benzalkonium Chloride

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Benzalkonium chloride (BZK, BKC, BAK, BAC), also known as alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC) and by the trade name Zephiran,[1] is a type of cationic surfactant. It is an organic salt classified as a quaternary ammonium compound. ADBACs have three main categories of use: as a biocide, a cationic surfactant, and a phase transfer agent.[2] ADBACs are a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides, in which the alkyl group has various even-numbered a...

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Omnibiocide

What is Omnibiocide used for? What is its effectiveness against lichen planus? ## Omnibiocide is an over the counter product reported to contain Benzalkonium Chloride (NDC 70414-101), which appears to be used as a disinfecting agent. According to wikipedia, Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition. You may wish to ask your doctor or a pharmacist whether an antihistamine, topical steroid, or other kind of medication would be appropriate. "The mainstay of localized skin lesions is topical steroids. Additional treatments include retinoids, such as acitretin, or sulfasalazine. Narrow band UVB phototherapy or systemic PUVA therapy are known treatment modalities for generalized disease."

Updated September 9, 2021

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Benzalkonium Chloride allergy

I found out that I was allergic to this when my dentist put desensitizer on my teeth...my lips swelled like a duck! I am also a scrub nurse and been having trouble with the CHG scrub and the cavacide.... I found a relation to the cavacide to benzalkonium...however I am interested in finding out if this drug is related to any similar families that would also make me swell. I am slowly finding answers...also I have never been given the TDaP shot until 2 days ago and my lips swelled again like a duck... Any chance you could help me with a relation between this drug and any others? ## You would actually be better served to see an allergist/immunologist, so you can be tested for specific allergens, and discover what to avoid. For example, there is a chance you might be allergic to an additiv...

Updated June 23, 2020

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Benzalkonium Chloride

Powder: 1%
Solution: 1:750, 50%

Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Benzalkonium Chloride: (2744 results)

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0295-9049 Stay Safe Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Free .13 mg/100ml Topical Gel by Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
0363-0082 Hand Wash 1.3 mg/ml Topical Soap by Walgreens
0363-0242 Walgreen 130 mg/100ml Topical Soap by Walgreen Co
0363-0554 Nice .115 g/1 Topical Cloth by Walgreen Co.
0363-0589 First Aid Antiseptic Wipes .0013 mg/100mg Topical Cloth by Walgreen Co
0363-0644 Hand Wipes 1.3 g/ml Topical Cloth by Walgreen Co
0363-0651 Hand Wash 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Walgreen
0363-0683 Hand Wash 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Walgreens
0363-7110 Antiseptic 1.2478 g/L Topical Liquid by Walgreen Co.
0363-7210 Studio 35 Beauty 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Walgreen Company
0363-7211 Walgreens 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Walgreen Company
0363-7215 Studio 35 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Walgreen Company
0363-9000 Walgreens Fresh Antibacterial Foaming Hand 1.3 mg/ml Topical Soap by Walgreen Company
0363-9002 Walgreens Citrus Antibacterial Foaming Hand 1.3 mg/ml Topical Soap by Walgreen Company
0395-8010 Humco Merthiolate 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Humco Holding Group, Inc
0395-9122 Merthiolate 1.3 mg/ml Topical Liquid by Humco Holding Group, Inc.
0404-4445 Hand Sanitizer 7.49 g/L Topical Liquid by Henry Schein, Inc.
0404-5824 Bzk Towelette .001 ml/1.4ml Topical Swab by Henry Schein Inc.
0404-6735 Bzk .0013 g/g Topical Liquid by Henry Schein Inc.
0498-0401 North Antiseptic .13 g/100ml Topical Spray by North Safety Products
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Other drugs which contain Benzalkonium Chloride or a similar ingredient: (6 results)

BENZA Benzalkonium Chloride
ZEPHIRAN Benzalkonium Chloride1 discussion
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE + BENZOCAINE
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE + BENZOCAINE + ZINC CHLORIDE
ORAJEL MOUTH-AID ORAL PAIN RELIEVER Benzalkonium Chloride + Benzocaine + Zinc Chloride
TANAC NO-STING LIQUID Benzalkonium Chloride + Benzocaine