Dibromopropamidine Isethionate
Cautions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of the excipients in this combination product
Cautions
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Special populations
Pregnancy
- Caution
- Safety in pregnancy has not been established
Breastfeeding
- Caution; not recommended
- Safety during breastfeeding has not been established. Infant risk cannot be ruled out
Renal impairment
Hepatic impairment
Elderly
Adverse reactions
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Contact dermatitis
- Rash
- Itching
- Redness
Interactions
No information available
Mechanism of action
Dibromopropamidine isethionate is an aromatic diamidine antiseptic. It is bactericidal against Gram-positive bacteria but is less active against gram-negative bacteria and spore-forming organisms. It causes damage to the cell envelope structures and has antifungal properties.
Dosage forms
- Other
References
1. Pharmacology classification: Accessed online 01 April 2019 [https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dibrompropamidine#section=Classification] 2. Pharmacologist: Dr Ahmed Abulfathi [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/16ElVvMFwR6rg6l0MKqGp0GmNEzD1LLic] 1.1 Martindale 2.2 Richards RME et al. J Pharmaceut. Sci. 1993. Doi:10.1002/jps.2600820922 2.4 Brolene SPc
Medical aid coverage
data not yet integrated- Comprehensive Series—
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- KeyCare Series—
- Priority Series—
- Saver Series—
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- BonFit Select—
- BonSave—
- BonStart—
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- Emerald—
- Onyx—
- Ruby—
- Sapphire—
- Tanzanite One—
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- Aquarium Option—
- Efficiency Option—
- Marine Option—
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