Septofen

Septofen Brand names, Septofen Analogs

Septofen Brand Names Mixture

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

Septofen Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Septofen RX_link

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

Septofen fda sheet

Septofen msds (material safety sheet)

Septofen MSDS

Septofen Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Septofen Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Septofen Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Septofen H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Septofen State

Liquid

Septofen LogP

6.941

Septofen Dosage Forms

Liquid

Septofen 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.

Septofen 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.

Septofen Absorption

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

Septofen 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.

Septofen Patient Information