Ethacridine lactate monohydrate

Ethacridine lactate is an aromatic organic compound based on acridine. It is mainly used as an antiseptic (in the form of ointments and solutions) for the treatment of infected wounds and pyoderma. Besides, it finds application as bladder and vaginal irrigation solution. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria, such as streptococci and staphylococci, but ineffective against gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In addition, ethacridine lactate is used for diarrhea (or diarrhea prophylaxis). Here, the active ingredient normalizes the increased movement of the intestines through its antispasmodic effect. It also has an antibacterial effect and reduces the permeability of the intestinal wall to fluids. Thus, diarrhea can be counteracted. As a rule, it is administered in combination with tannin albuminate.