cetalkonium

cetalkonium

 [set″al-ko´ne-um] a cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant; the chloride salt is used as a topical antiinfective agent and disinfectant.

cetalkonium

An antiseptic and analgesic drug used to treat mouth ulcers, discimfort from dentures and infant teething symptoms. A brand name is Bonjela.