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Medicines benzalkonium chlorideQuestion & answer

benzalkonium chloride · Medicine question

Is benzalkonium chloride an antifungal?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It is described as a mild antiseptic and scale-lifting agent, not as an antifungal.

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Dermax Therapeutic Shampooemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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