Exofene

Exofene Brand names, Exofene Analogs

Exofene Brand Names Mixture

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

Exofene Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Exofene RX_link

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

Exofene fda sheet

Exofene msds (material safety sheet)

Exofene MSDS

Exofene Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Exofene Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Exofene Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Exofene H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Exofene State

Liquid

Exofene LogP

6.941

Exofene Dosage Forms

Liquid

Exofene 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.

Exofene 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.

Exofene Absorption

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

Exofene 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.

Exofene Patient Information