Phisodan

Phisodan Brand names, Phisodan Analogs

Phisodan Brand Names Mixture

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

Phisodan Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Phisodan RX_link

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

Phisodan fda sheet

Phisodan msds (material safety sheet)

Phisodan MSDS

Phisodan Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Phisodan Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Phisodan Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Phisodan H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Phisodan State

Liquid

Phisodan LogP

6.941

Phisodan Dosage Forms

Liquid

Phisodan 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.

Phisodan 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.

Phisodan Absorption

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

Phisodan 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.

Phisodan Patient Information