Indications & Uses
Higher concentrations of Kovlon are used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is also widely used as a preservative in eye drops.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Preoperative disinfection of intact skin, or treatment of superficial wounds, typically uses a 1:750 tincture of benzalkonium chloride. For mucous membranes and denuded skin, a weaker solution of 1:10000 to 1:2000 is preferred. Eye irrigation calls for a 1:10000 to 1:5000 solution, while irrigation of the urinary bladder and urethra is done with a 1:5000 to 1:20000 solution. The same 1:5000 to 1:20000 range is also used for vaginal douching and irrigation.
Side Effects
Repeated application may cause hypersensitivity reactions. May cause nausea and vomiting if ingested.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
Incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants, as well as citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts, tartrates, zinc oxide, and zinc sulfate.