Hexophene

Hexophene Brand names, Hexophene Analogs

Hexophene Brand Names Mixture

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

Hexophene Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Hexophene RX_link

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

Hexophene fda sheet

Hexophene msds (material safety sheet)

Hexophene MSDS

Hexophene Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Hexophene Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Hexophene Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Hexophene H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Hexophene State

Liquid

Hexophene LogP

6.941

Hexophene Dosage Forms

Liquid

Hexophene 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.

Hexophene 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.

Hexophene Absorption

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

Hexophene 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.

Hexophene Patient Information