Surgi-Cin

Surgi-Cin Brand names, Surgi-Cin Analogs

Surgi-Cin Brand Names Mixture

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

Surgi-Cin Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

Surgi-Cin RX_link

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

Surgi-Cin fda sheet

Surgi-Cin msds (material safety sheet)

Surgi-Cin MSDS

Surgi-Cin Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Surgi-Cin Molecular Weight

406.902 g/mol

Surgi-Cin Melting Point

166.5 ^oC (boiling point)

Surgi-Cin H₂O Solubility

140 mg/L

Surgi-Cin State

Liquid

Surgi-Cin LogP

6.941

Surgi-Cin Dosage Forms

Liquid

Surgi-Cin 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.

Surgi-Cin 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.

Surgi-Cin Absorption

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

Surgi-Cin 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.

Surgi-Cin Patient Information