Dequalinium: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

Generic Medicine Info Patient Medicine Information

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Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Minor infections of the mouth and throat

Adult: As loz containing 250 mcg dequalinium: Suck 1 loz 2-3 hourly. Max: 8 loz daily.
Child: >10 years Same as adult dose.

Vaginal
Bacterial vaginosis

Adult: Insert 10 mg vaginal tab once daily for 6 days.

Incompatibility

Incompatible with soaps, anionic surfactants, phenol, chlorocresol.

Contraindications

Children <6 year (oral). Ulceration of the vaginal epithelium and portio, young girls who have not yet had first menstruation (vaginal).

Special Precautions

Children Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal disorders: Glossodynia (oral).
Reproductive system and breast disorders: Vaginal discharge, vulvovaginal pruritus, vulvovaginal burning sensation.

Patient Counseling Information

Avoid use of vaginal tab within 12 hours before birth.

Overdosage

Symptoms: Gastrointestinal discomfort (oral); vaginal ulceration (vaginal). Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment (oral); vaginal lavage (vaginal).

Action

Description: Dequalinium is a bisquanternary quinolinium anti-infective agent against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, protozoa and yeast. It increases bacterial cell permeability and reduces enzymatic activity, thus causing cell death.
Onset: Within 30-60 minutes.

Chemical Structure

Storage

Store below 25°C.

MIMS Class

Preparations for Vaginal Conditions / Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

ATC Classification

G01AC05 - dequalinium ; Belongs to the class of quinolone derivative antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.
R02AA02 - dequalinium ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations.

References

Buckingham R (ed). Dequalinium Chloride. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com . Accessed 03/08/2018.

Dequadin (Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare UK Limited). MHRA. https://products.mhra.gov.uk/ . Accessed 03/08/2018.

Fluomizin 10 mg Vaginal Tablets (Kora Corporation Ltd). MHRA. https://products.mhra.gov.uk/. Accessed 03/08/2018.

Joint Formulary Committe. Dequalinium Chloride. British National Formulary [online]. London. BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 03/08/2018.

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