Hexachlorophene
Hexachlorophene Brand names, Hexachlorophene Analogs
- AT-7
- Acigena
- Almederm
- Bilevon
- Bivelon
- Compound G-11
- Cotofilm
- Dermadex
- Dial
- Distodin
- E-Z Scrub
- Eleven
- Exofene
- Fascol
- Fesia-Sin
- Fomac
- Fostril
- G-Eleven
- G-II
- Gamophen
- Gamophene
- Germa-Medica
- HCP
- Hexa-Germ
- Hexabalm
- Hexachlorofen
- Hexachlorophane
- Hexachlorophen
- Hexachlorophene, Pharma
- Hexafen
- Hexascrub
- Hexazinone
- Hexide
- Hexophene
- Hexosan
- Isobac
- Isobac 20
- Nabac
- Nabac 25 Ec
- Neosept V
- Phiso-Scrub
- Phisodan
- Phisohex
- Pre-Op
- Rcra Waste Number U132
- Ritosept
- Scrubteam Surgical Spongebrush
- Septi-Soft
- Septisol
- Septofen
- Soy-Dome
- Ster-Zac
- Steral
- Steraskin
- Surgi-Cen
- Surgi-Cin
- Surofene
- Tersaseptic
- Trichlorophene
- Turgex
Hexachlorophene Brand Names Mixture
- Fosteen Dermatologic Shampoo (Hexachlorophene + Lanolin + Salicylic Acid + Sulfur)
- Hexaphenyl (Hexachlorophene + Isopropyl Alcohol)
Hexachlorophene Chemical_Formula
C13H6Cl6O2
Hexachlorophene RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/hexchlorph.htm
Hexachlorophene fda sheet
Hexachlorophene msds (material safety sheet)
Hexachlorophene Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Hexachlorophene Molecular Weight
406.902 g/mol
Hexachlorophene Melting Point
166.5 oC (boiling point)
Hexachlorophene H2O Solubility
140 mg/L
Hexachlorophene State
Liquid
Hexachlorophene LogP
6.941
Hexachlorophene Dosage Forms
Liquid
Hexachlorophene 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.
Hexachlorophene 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.
Hexachlorophene Absorption
Detectable blood levels of hexachlorophene following absorption through intact skin have been found in subjects who regularly scrubbed with hexachlorophene.
Hexachlorophene 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.
Hexachlorophene Patient Information
No information avaliable
Hexachlorophene Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
