Baquacil polyhexamethylene biguanide PHMB

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Baquacil polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB)

• A common swimming pool biocide
• Protection against bacteria and algae without
  the harsh effects of chlorine

• A compound having a broad spectrum activity and
  low toxicity
• Ophthalmology

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Acanthamoeba Keratitis

• Acanthamoeba
• Small, free-living protozoa commonly found in
  water
• Lives in two forms
• Trophozoite
• Cyst form
• Patients notice pain, photophobia, and irritation
• Clinical characteristics include stromal ring
  infiltrate, epithelial haze, and radial
  keratoneuritis
• Combination therapy is used to treat
• PHMB for trophozoites
• Eye Drop that is made at Lloyd Center Pharmacy
• Chlorhexidine for cysts

Radial Keratoneuritis
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Other Uses

• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Most common vulvovaginal infection
• Mouth Rinses
• Inhibits re-growth of plaque
• Reduces oral bacterial counts
• HIV