Benzalkonium (Benfalconium)

Benzalkonium (Benfalkonium) is a detergent and disinfectant, used in the same cases and has the same effect as cetrimide.

Benzalkonium is a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds - alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chlorides with different lengths of the alkyl radical. It has a rapid bactericidal effect against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including tuberculosis pathogens.

Benzalkonium is used to disinfect indoor surfaces, medical instruments, and patient care items. It is part of detergents and disinfectants that are used in medical institutions for treating surfaces, furniture, dishes, and linen.

The advantages of benzalkonium include a rapid onset of action, a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity, and low toxicity. However, it is inactive in the presence of organic substances, so the objects being treated must first be cleaned of contaminants.

In general, benzalkonium is an effective and safe disinfectant that has proven itself in medical practice. Its active components provide reliable protection against pathogenic microorganisms if the recommended application regimens are followed.

Benzalkonium chloride is a broad-spectrum antiseptic that is used in medicine to treat the skin of hands, instruments and surfaces. It is one of the most common antiseptics used in cosmetology, pharmaceuticals and medicine.

Benzalkonium is a quaternary ammonium compound and has the formula C16H33ClN. It is a white crystalline substance that easily dissolves in water and alcohol. Benzalkonium is non-toxic and does not cause allergic reactions.

The antiseptic properties of benzalkonium are due to its ability to bind to surface charges on bacterial cells, which leads to their death. It also has the ability to destroy bacterial cell walls.

In medicine, benzalkonium is used to disinfect hands and instruments, as well as to treat surfaces. In cosmetology, it is used to cleanse skin and hair, as well as to create lotions and shampoos.

However, like any other antiseptic, benzalkonium can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes with prolonged use or if the recommended concentration is exceeded. Therefore, when using benzalkonium, you must take precautions and not exceed the recommended dosage.

Additionally, benzalkonium can be hazardous to the environment as it is toxic to aquatic life. Therefore, when disposing of benzalkonium waste, special rules must be observed.

In medicine, this remedy is used for pain and spasms of the intestines, soreness and increased gas formation. Benzalkonium-based drugs help eliminate itching and inflammation. Benzocanion is also used in the preparation of eye drops for children, including newborns.

The drug is used in the treatment of genitourinary diseases, such as: - inflammation of the urethra; - cystitis; - gonorrhea; - urethritis.

In dentistry, it is used to provide anesthesia during surgical interventions. Moreover, it is especially convenient for use in combination with other anesthetics.