Cetrímide

                                

Brand Name: Cetrimidum.

Cetrimide consists chiefly of trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide together with small amounts of dodecyl-and hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide. It may be prepared from a mixture of alkyl bromide and trimethylamine.

It occurs as a white, voluminous, free-flowing powder with a faht characteristic odour and bitter soapy taste. Its 1 part is soluble in 2 parts of water; freely soluble in alcohol and chloroform and practically insoluble in ether.

Actions and Uses :

1.     Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium disinfectant. It is a relatively non-toxic antisepitic with detergent properties.

2.    It is active against gram positive organisms and is inactive against acid-fast bacilli and bacterial spores.

3.    Creams and aqueous solutions are used for treating wounds and burns, for the pre-operative cleansing of the skin, and for the removal of scabs and crusts in skin diseases.

4.    Cetrimide is also used in the preparation of cetrimide emulsifying wax and for cleansing and disinfection of utensils. vessels. and apparatus (0.5-2% solution).

5.    It may be perfumed and may have colouring matter.

Storage : It must be kept in a well-closed container and stored at a temperature                                   above 15°.