| dequalinium | <chemical> 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) |
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| dequalinium acetate | 1,1'-decamethylenebis[4-aminoquinaldinium acetate];an antimicrobial agent. Synonym: decamine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dequalinium chloride | Dequalinium acetate, with chloride replacing acetate, used as an antimicrobial agent primarily in lozenges for the treatment of mouth and throat infections. (05 Mar 2000) |