Phisohex

Phisohex Brand names, Phisohex Analogs

Phisohex Brand Names Mixture

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

Phisohex Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Phisohex RX_link

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

Phisohex fda sheet

Phisohex msds (material safety sheet)

Phisohex MSDS

Phisohex Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Phisohex Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Phisohex Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Phisohex H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Phisohex State

Liquid

Phisohex LogP

6.941

Phisohex Dosage Forms

Liquid

Phisohex 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.

Phisohex 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.

Phisohex Absorption

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

Phisohex 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.

Phisohex Patient Information