Cotofilm

Cotofilm Brand names, Cotofilm Analogs

Cotofilm Brand Names Mixture

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

Cotofilm Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Cotofilm RX_link

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

Cotofilm fda sheet

Cotofilm msds (material safety sheet)

Cotofilm MSDS

Cotofilm Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Cotofilm Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Cotofilm Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Cotofilm H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Cotofilm State

Liquid

Cotofilm LogP

6.941

Cotofilm Dosage Forms

Liquid

Cotofilm 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.

Cotofilm 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.

Cotofilm Absorption

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

Cotofilm 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.

Cotofilm Patient Information