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    Overview

    2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (DCBA) is a chlorinated aromatic alcohol used as an antiseptic, particularly in throat lozenges and oral preparations.

    Therapeutic class

    Topical antiseptic / antimicrobial agent. Typical use: relief of sore throat and minor oral infections.

    Chemical name

    (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methanol

    Molecular formula

    C7H6Cl2O | Molecular weight: 177.02 g/mol

    Appearance & solubility

    White or almost white crystalline powder. Very slightly soluble in water; very soluble in ethanol (96%). Melting point about 59 °C.

    Clinical applications

    Used for its antibacterial, antiviral, and local anaesthetic properties. The local anaesthetic action is thought to be due to a reduction in sodium channel activity.

    Mode of administration

    Oral, in the form of lozenges.

    Pharmacological effects

    A mild, broad-spectrum antiseptic used mainly in throat lozenges to relieve sore throats and minor mouth infections by killing bacteria and certain viruses. It is thought to act by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and reducing sodium channel activity, which may provide a local anaesthetic and soothing effect on inflamed tissue.

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