Dequalinium

Oral
Minor infections of the mouth and throat

Vaginal
Bacterial vaginosis

Incompatible with soaps, anionic surfactants, phenol, chlorocresol.

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

Children Pregnancy and lactation.

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

Avoid use of vaginal tab within 12 hours before birth.

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

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.

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Dequalinium, CID=2993, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dequalinium (accessed on Jan. 20, 2020) Copy

Store below 25°C.

Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation / Preparations for Vaginal Conditions

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.