encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ 
ψ 

Hexachlorophene

More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
Definition: A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Infective Agents, Local 		Other names HexachlorophaneDrugs* : GERMA-MEDICA; GAMOPHEN; TURGEX; PHISO-SCRUB; HEXA-GERM; GERMA-MEDICA "MG"; E-Z SCRUB; SEPTISOL; HEXASCRUB; DIAL; PRE-OP; PRE-OP II; PHISOHEX; SCRUBTEAM SURGICAL SPONGEBRUSH; SEPTI-SOFT; SOY-DOME
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
allantoin, hexachlorophene, squalene drug combination  0   *Allantoin *Hexachlorophene *Squalene Drug Combinations. Br J Clin Pract 1987;41(11):1009
Anacal  0   *Heparinoids *Hexachlorophene *Polyethylene Glycols *Prednisolone Administration, Topical. Practitioner 1980;224(1344):660
undofen  0   *Dichlorophen *Hexachlorophene *Undecylenic Acids Drug Combinations. Ann Acad Med Stetin 22:381;1976
Remanex  8066-67-9   *Hexachlorophene *Phenylmercury Compounds Drug Combinations. Pol Przegl Chir 48(7):919;1976
mycoceton  8074-13-3   *Hexachlorophene *Undecylenic Acids Drug Combinations. Vet Med (Praha) 19(4):205;1974
Fostex  77536-63-1 Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, mixt. with 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol) and sulfur  *Hexachlorophene *Salicylic Acids *Sulfur Drug Combinations.

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy