Overview
Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for skin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics. The halophenol is shown to be most effective against Gram positive bacteria where it disrupts the cell wall due to its phenolic nature . Chloroxylenol is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Background
Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for skin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics. The halophenol is shown to be most effective against Gram positive bacteria where it disrupts the cell wall due to its phenolic nature . Chloroxylenol is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Indication
The predominant medical applications for which chloroxylenol is formally indicated for therapeutic use is as an application to the skin for use in cuts, bites, stings, abrasions, and for use as antiseptic hand cleaner .
Associated Conditions
- Skin Infections
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Medical Infection Control Associates, Inc. | 68663-876 | TOPICAL | 3 mg in 1 mL | 4/22/2025 | |
| Pro Chem, Inc. | 63830-544 | TOPICAL | 3 mg in 1 mL | 4/22/2025 | |
| ABC Compounding Co., Inc. | 62257-161 | TOPICAL | 3 mg in 1 mL | 4/22/2025 | |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | 63981-933 | TOPICAL | 3 mg in 1 mL | 3/31/2025 | |
| The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 84126-107 | TOPICAL | 0.35 g in 100 mL | 3/19/2025 | |
| ABC Compounding Co., Inc. | 62257-160 | TOPICAL | 3 mg in 1 mL | 4/22/2025 | |
| BLANSETT PHARMACAL CO | 51674-0117 | TOPICAL | 1 mg in 1 mL | 3/20/2017 | |
| Royal Paper Corp. | 59723-101 | TOPICAL | 1 g in 1 L | 8/22/2024 | |
| KYNC DESIGN LLC | 76557-050 | CUTANEOUS, TOPICAL | 0.2 g in 100 g | 5/20/2025 | |
| ABC Compounding Co., Inc. | 62257-875 | TOPICAL | 3 mg in 1 mL | 4/22/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
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HSA Drug Approvals
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NMPA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Approval Number | Drug Type | Dosage Form | Approval Date |
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PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
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TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETTOL ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION chloroxylenol 48 mg/mL bottle (reformulation) | 61404 | Medicine | A | 10/22/1997 | |
| Lisanol Antiseptic Chloroxylenol 50mg/mL solution bottle | 14705 | Medicine | A | 10/25/1991 | |
| DETTOL antiseptic cream tube | 15362 | Medicine | A | 9/30/1991 | |
| APURA PREPQARATION ANTIBACTERIAL CLEANSING GEL tube | 91424 | Medicine | A | 10/22/2002 | |
| WOOLWORTHS ESSENTIALS ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION chloroxylenol 48 mg/g bottle | 187463 | Medicine | A | 8/9/2011 | |
| COLES ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION chloroxylenol 4.8% w/w bottle | 28611 | Medicine | A | 11/1/1991 |