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Triclocarban

Generic Name
Triclocarban
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H9Cl3N2O
CAS Number
101-20-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
BGG1Y1ED0Y

Overview

Triclocarban, with the chemical formula C13H9Cl3N2O is an antibacterial agent that is particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. It is a bacteriostatic compound that has been found in antibacterial soaps and other personal care products. In 2017, the US FDA prohibited the marketing of over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing triclocarban due to negative health effects such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects , .

Indication

Triclocarban (TCC), or 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide, is an antibacterial agent used in bar and liquid soaps and body washes .

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

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CUTICURA MEDICATED SOAP UNSCENTED 1%
dep corporation
00803642
Soap Bar - Topical
1 %
12/31/1992
CLEARSKIN 2 CLEANSING CAKE 1.5%
the avon company canada limited
00596221
Soap Bar - Topical
1.5 %
12/31/1983
CUTICURA MED SOAP ORIGINAL FORMULA 1%
dep corporation
00815462
Soap Bar - Topical
1 %
12/31/1992
CUTICURA MEDICATED ANTIBACTERIAL BAR - DRY SKIN FORMULA
cuticura laboratories inc.
02242873
Soap Bar - Topical
1.5 %
12/11/2000
CUTICURA MEDICATED ANTIBACTERIAL BAR - ORIGINAL FORMULA
cuticura laboratories inc.
02242869
Soap Bar - Topical
1.5 %
12/11/2000
CUTICURA MEDICATED ANTIBACTERIAL BAR-OILY SKIN FORMULA
cuticura laboratories inc.
02242801
Soap Bar - Topical
1.5 G / 100 G
12/11/2000
AVON CLEARSKIN ANTIBACTERIAL CLEANSING CAKE
the avon company canada limited
02236982
Soap Bar - Topical
1.5 %
2/11/1999
ZARINA MEDICATED ANTISEPTIC SOAP
fairtrade international co. ltd.
02267403
Soap Bar - Topical
0.4 %
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