Hexachlorophene
- Generic Name
- Hexachlorophene
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C13H6Cl6O2
- CAS Number
- 70-30-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- IWW5FV6NK2
- Background
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)
- 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.
- Associated Conditions
- Bacterial Infections
- Associated Therapies
- Antibiotic pre-surgical prophylaxis, Bacteriostatic skin cleanser
A Prospective Trial of Nasal Mupirocin, Hexachlorophene Body Wash, and Systemic Antibiotics for Prevention of Recurrent Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin Infections
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2010-01-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2010-01-14
- Lead Sponsor
- Natividad Medical Center
- Target Recruit Count
- 31
- Registration Number
- NCT01049438
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