Benzalkonium Chloride Benefits & Uses

Benzalkonium Chloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Benzalkonium Chloride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Benzalkonium Chloride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzalkonium Chloride is used -

Benzalkonium Chloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Benzalkonium Chloride for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride. Immediately discontinue Benzalkonium Chloride if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Benzalkonium Chloride on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Benzalkonium Chloride will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride on the Liver?

Side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Benzalkonium Chloride with Other Drugs

Benzalkonium Chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Benzalkonium Chloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzalkonium Chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Benzalkonium Chloride

Is this Benzalkonium Chloride habit forming or addictive?

Benzalkonium Chloride does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Benzalkonium Chloride will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Benzalkonium Chloride should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Benzalkonium Chloride in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Benzalkonium Chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzalkonium Chloride

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Benzalkonium Chloride and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzalkonium Chloride

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Benzalkonium Chloride with alcohol will be.

Unknown