Hexide

Hexide Brand names, Hexide Analogs

Hexide Brand Names Mixture

Fosteen Dermatologic Shampoo (Hexachlorophene + Lanolin + Salicylic Acid + Sulfur)
Hexaphenyl (Hexachlorophene + Isopropyl Alcohol)

Hexide Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Hexide RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/hexchlorph.htm

Hexide fda sheet

Hexide msds (material safety sheet)

Hexide MSDS

Hexide Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Hexide Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Hexide Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Hexide H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Hexide State

Liquid

Hexide LogP

6.941

Hexide Dosage Forms

Liquid

Hexide Indication

For use as a surgical scrub and a bacteriostatic skin cleanser. It may also be used to control an outbreak of gram-positive infection where other infection control procedures have been unsuccessful.

Hexide Pharmacology

Hexachlorophene, a detergent cleanser, is an antibacterial sudsing emulsion for topical administration. It is a bacteriostatic cleansing agent. It cleanses the skin thoroughly and has bacteriostatic action against staphylococci and other gram-positive bacteria. Cumulative antibacterial action develops with repeated use. Cleansing with alcohol or soaps containing alcohol removes the antibacterial residue.

Hexide Absorption

Detectable blood levels of hexachlorophene following absorption through intact skin have been found in subjects who regularly scrubbed with hexachlorophene.

Hexide side effects and Toxicity

Oral, rat LD₅₀: 66 mg/kg. Signs of overdose include anorexia, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dehydration, convulsions, hypotension, and shock, and in several reported instances, fatalities.

Hexide Patient Information