Medical Definition of Dequalinium
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1,1'-(1,10-decanediyl)bis(4-amino-2-methylquinolinium). A topical bacteriostat that is available as various salts. It is used in wound dressings and mouth infections and may also have antifungal action, but may cause skin ulceration.
Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local.
Chemical name: Quinolinium, 1,1'-(1,10-decanediyl)bis(4-amino-2-methyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dequalinium
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