G-II

G-II Brand names, G-II Analogs

G-II Brand Names Mixture

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

G-II Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

G-II RX_link

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

G-II fda sheet

G-II msds (material safety sheet)

G-II MSDS

G-II Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

G-II Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

G-II Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

G-II H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

G-II State

Liquid

G-II LogP

6.941

G-II Dosage Forms

Liquid

G-II 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.

G-II 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.

G-II Absorption

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

G-II 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.

G-II Patient Information