.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.D.D09AA11 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.D.D09AA11| name: | Benzalkonium | |
| ATC code: | D09AA11 | route: | topical |
| compartments: | 1 | |
| dosage: | 5 | mg |
| volume of distribution: | 1 | L |
| clearance: | 0 | |
| other parameters in model implementation | ||
Benzalkonium is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a disinfectant, preservative, and antiseptic. It is most commonly found in topical formulations, eye drops, nasal sprays, and wound dressings. Benzalkonium is not used systemically as a therapeutic agent and is not approved for systemic use in humans.
No pharmacokinetic parameters are available in the scientific literature for benzalkonium in systemic use or measurable plasma PK; parameters are estimated based on its physicochemical properties and use as a topical/intranasal agent.