Cetrimide

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No: 505-86-2; Cetrimidum; Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide; Zetrimide

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Cetrimide, a quaternary ammonium compound, is a mixture consisting mainly of trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide. Cetrimide and which contains small amounts of dodecyl and hexadecyl trimethyltetradecyl ammonium bromide. Cetrimide is used medically as an aqueous antiseptic (0.005-0.01%), especially in ophthalmology and in ENT medicine.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

The spectrum of activity of Cetrimide does not include all types of bacteria that can be important in the eye. But it is effective against viral fungi.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

The adverse effects of cetrimide are comparable to those of benzalkonium chloride. When applying eye drops containing cetrimide, taste irritations may occur.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer