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Dibromopropamidine Isethionate

BenzamidineNot available as a single agent preparation

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

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
Discovery Health
not yet integrated
  • Comprehensive Series—
  • Executive Plan—
  • KeyCare Series—
  • Priority Series—
  • Saver Series—

Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.

Bonitas Medical Fund
not yet integrated
  • BonClassic—
  • BonComprehensive—
  • BonEssential—
  • BonFit Select—
  • BonSave—
  • BonStart—

Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.

GEMS — Government Employees Medical Scheme
not yet integrated
  • Beryl—
  • Emerald—
  • Onyx—
  • Ruby—
  • Sapphire—
  • Tanzanite One—

Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.

POLMED — Police Medical Aid Scheme
not yet integrated
  • Aquarium Option—
  • Efficiency Option—
  • Marine Option—

Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.

NeoHealth® ID 15143 · updated 7/12/2022