.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.R.R02AA21 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.R.R02AA21| name: | Octenidine |
| ATC code: | R02AA21 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Octenidine is a cationic antiseptic belonging to the bispyridine class. It is employed as a topical antimicrobial agent for skin, mucous membranes, and wound disinfection. Octenidine is not approved for systemic use; it is mainly used in Europe and is not approved by the FDA for medicinal use in the United States.
No peer-reviewed publications exist reporting systemic pharmacokinetic parameters of octenidine in humans, as the drug is intended solely for topical/local mucosal use. No data for healthy or patient populations available.