.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.R_RespiratorySystem.R02A_ThroatPreparations.R02AA21_Octenidine.Octenidine .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.R_RespiratorySystem.R02A_ThroatPreparations.R02AA21_Octenidine.Octenidine| name: | Octenidine | |
| ATC code: | R02AA21 | |
| route: | topical | |
| compartments: | 1 | |
| dosage: | 1 | mg |
| volume of distribution: | 1 | L |
| clearance: | 0 | |
| other parameters in model implementation | ||
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.