Hexachlorophen

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Phenol derivative, keratolytic.

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.

Disinfection with primarily antimicrobial effect against gram-positive germs.

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Cave! Today abandoned therapy principle!

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Breastfeeding.

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Apply 0.1-1% in soaps, creams and ointments 1-2 times/day thinly to previously cleansed skin.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions, potential teratogenicity, photosensitization, neurotoxicity (no large-scale application on damaged skin).

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Infants: Risk of serious or fatal poisoning, pregnancy.

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Non-ionic surfactants (tweens) reduce the antimicrobial inhibitory effect of hexachlorophene.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer