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Pronunciation(benz al KOE nee um KLOR ide)
U.S. Brand NamesBenza® [OTC]; HandClens® [OTC]; 3M™ Cavilon™ Skin Cleanser [OTC]; Ony-Clear [OTC] [DSC]; Zephiran® [OTC]
SynonymsBAC
Generic AvailableYes
UseSurface antiseptic and germicidal preservative
Pregnancy Risk FactorC
Adverse Reactions1% to 10%: Hypersensitivity
StabilityThe following substances are incompatible with BAC solutions: Iodine, silver nitrate, fluorescein, nitrates, peroxide, lanolin, potassium permanganate, aluminum, caramel, kaolin, pine oil, zinc sulfate, zinc oxide and yellow mercuric oxide
DosageThoroughly rinse anionic detergents and soaps from the skin or other areas prior to use of solutions because they reduce the antibacterial activity of BAC. To protect metal instruments stored in BAC solution, add crushed Anti-Rust Tablets, 4 tablets/quart, to antiseptic solution, change solution at least once weekly. Not to be used for storage of aluminum or zinc instruments, instruments with lenses fastened by cement, lacquered catheters, or some synthetic rubber goods.
Dental Health: Effects on Dental TreatmentNo significant effects or complications reported
Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic PrecautionsNo information available to require special precautions
Mental Health: Effects on Mental StatusNone reported
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric TreatmentNone reported
Dosage Forms[DSC] = Discontinued productSolution, topical: Benza®: 1:750 (60 mL, 240 mL, 480 mL, 3840 mL) HandClens®: 0.13% (120 mL, 480 mL, 800 mL) Ony-Clear [DSC]: 1% (30 mL) Zephiran®: 1:750 (240 mL, 3840 mL) [aqueous] Solution, topical spray (3M™ Cavilon™ Skin Cleanser): 0.11% (240 mL)
International Brand NamesAlfa C® (IT); Amuclean® (IT); Armil Concentrado® (ES); Bacteriol® (AR); Bano intimo clasica ® (CO); Benalcon® (IT); Benzalconio Cloruro® (IT); Benzaltex® (CH); Bergagyn® (IT); Bradosol® (GB); Cedium® (BE, LU); Chlorure de Benzalkonium Théramex® (MC); Citrosil® (IT); Danalcol® (CL); Dermobarrina® (CL); Dezinfectant Cationic® (RO); Dimill® (IT); Disigien® (IT); Disintyl® (IT); Disteril® (IT); Farma® (CO); Germosept® (CL); Hamamilla® (IT); Herbé® (IT); Ionax® (GB, IE); Ionax Scrub® (GB); Iridina Light® (IT); Lacribase® (IT); Laudamonium® (DE); Lozione Vittoria® (IT); Lysoform Killavon® (DE); Mini Ovulo Lanzas® (ES); Narix® (BR); Neo-Desogen® (IT); Pharmatex® (AR, BE, BG, FR, HU, IL, LU, PT, RO, RU, YU); Polviderm® (AR); Pose-Bac® (TH); Pupilla Light® (IT); Rheila Stringiet N® (LU); Rinoflux® (BR); Rino-Ped® (BR); Rinosoro® (BR); Roccal® (IE); Sangen® (IT); Saquat® (IT); Sguardi® (IT); Sinustrat® (BR); Sirigen® (IT); Steramin® (IT); Stilla Delicato® (IT); Video-light® (IT); Zefan® (TR); Zefiran® (TR); Zefol® (TR); Zefort® (TR); Zonalin® (CL); Zorkasept® (YU)
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