Hexosan

Hexosan Brand names, Hexosan Analogs

Hexosan Brand Names Mixture

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

Hexosan Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Hexosan RX_link

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

Hexosan fda sheet

Hexosan msds (material safety sheet)

Hexosan MSDS

Hexosan Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Hexosan Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Hexosan Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Hexosan H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Hexosan State

Liquid

Hexosan LogP

6.941

Hexosan Dosage Forms

Liquid

Hexosan 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.

Hexosan 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.

Hexosan Absorption

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

Hexosan 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.

Hexosan Patient Information