What is Hexachlorophène?
Hexachlorophène is a topical antibacterial cleanser. It is used to clean the skin before surgery to prevent the spread of infection. It works like a detergent to cleanse the skin by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria.
Hexachlorophène is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Hexachlorophène indications
Indicated 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. Use only as long as necessary for infection control.
How should I use Hexachlorophène?
Use Hexachlorophène as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Hexachlorophène is for topical use only.
- To use, wet hands with water. Place 1 teaspoon of Hexachlorophène into your palm and work up a lather with water. Apply to the area to be cleansed.
- Rinse thoroughly after use, especially sensitive areas such as the genitals.
- If you miss an application of Hexachlorophène and you are using it regularly, resume your regular schedule as soon as possible.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hexachlorophène.
Hexachlorophène description
Hexachlorophène is a polyene antifungal drug to which many molds and yeasts are sensitive, including Candida spp. Hexachlorophène has some toxicity associated with it when given intravenously, but it is not absorbed across intact skin or mucous membranes. It is considered a relatively safe drug for treating oral or gastrointestinal fungal infections.
Hexachlorophène interactions
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Hexachlorophène side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Hexachlorophène?
may include dermatitis and photosensitivity. Sensitivity to Hexachlorophène is rare; however, persons who have developed photoallergy to similar compounds also may become sensitive to Hexachlorophène.
In persons with highly sensitive skin the use of pHisoHex may at times produce a reaction characterized by redness and/or mild scaling or dryness, especially when it is combined with such mechanical factors as excessive rubbing or exposure to heat or cold.
Hexachlorophène contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Hexachlorophène?
Hexachlorophène
Topical Powder is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Active ingredient matches for Hexachlorophène:
Hexachlorophène
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Phisohex 148ml Bottle | $ 35.46 |
| Hexachlorophene powder | $ 11.47 |
| Phisohex 3% cleanser | $ 0.18 |
| Phisohex 473ml Bottle | $ 0.13 |
| Tersaseptic cleanser | $ 0.05 |
List of Hexachlorophène substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Hexachlorophene, Pharma | |
| Hexaclorofeno Cheminter (Paraguay) | |
| Hexaphene-LV | |
| Hexazinone | |
| Hexosan | |
| Hilo Cat Flea Powder | |
| Hilo Flea Powder | |
| Isobac 20 | |
| Jabon Antiseptico Asens (Spain) | |
| Lotocreme (South Africa) | |
| Nabac | |
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| Nabac 25 EC | |
| Neosept V | |
| Pedigree Dog Shampoo Bar | |
| Phiso-Scrub | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 3% | |
| Phisodan | |
| Phlogosol (Hungary) | |
| Pre-Op (United States) | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 480 mg (Davis and Geck) | |
| Pre-Op II | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 480 mg | |
| RCRA Waste Number U132 | |
| Ritosept | |
| Scrubteam Surgical Spongebrush | |
| Sponge; Topical; Hexachlorophene 330 mg | |
| Septi-Soft (United States) | |
| Solution; Topical; Hexachlorophene 0.25% (Calgon vestal) | |
| Septofen | |
| Solu-Heks | |
| Solu-Hex (Venezuela) | |
| Soy-Dome | |
| Emulsion; Topical; Hexachlorophene 3% | |
| Sparsorium hexachloropheni FoNo VII. Naturland (Hungary) | |
| Staphene O | |
| Ster-Zac (United Kingdom) | |
| Ster-Zac Bath Skin Cleanser | |
| Steral | |
| Steraskin | |
| Surgi-Cen | |
| Surgi-Cin | |
| Surofene | |
| Thera-Groom Pet Shampoo for Dogs | |
| Shampoo; Topical; Hexachlorophene | |
| Trichlorophene | |
| Trisophen | |
| Turgex | |
| Aerosol; Topical; Hexachlorophene 3% | |
See 78 substitutes for Hexachlorophène | |
References
- DailyMed. "HEXACHLOROPHENE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "hexachlorophene". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "hexachlorophene". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00756 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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