Conjunctivitis benzalkonium chloride

Nedocromrl 2.0% Alocril Benzalkonium chloride 0.01% Itch, allergic conjunctivitis B 3 BID Sting/burn Hyperemia HA Nasal congestion Unpleasant taste... [Pg.256]

All eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride, which is absorbed into soft contact lenses and released onto the cornea during wear, causing inflammation and irritation. Soft lenses should not be worn while using these products gas-permeable lenses may be inserted 30 minutes after using the eye drops. [Pg.152]

Fisher AA (1987) Allergic contact dermatitis and conjunctivitis from benzalkonium chloride. Cutis 39 381-383... [Pg.1108]

Benzalkonium chloride, a quaternary ammonium cationic compound with antiseptic properties, is widely used as a preservative in solutions for contact lenses. Cases of severe allergic conjunctivitis have been reported (SED VIII, pp. 362 and 545). [Pg.368]

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