Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Cleansers
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PHISOHEX |
| Manufacturer |
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Sanofi Aventis |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antimicrobial. |
| Generic Name |
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Hexachlorophene 3%; emulsion. |
| Indications |
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Surgical scrub and bacteriostatic skin cleanser. |
| Children |
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Infants: not recommended. Others: see literature. |
| Adults |
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See literature. |
| Contraindications |
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Burns. Denuded skin. Do not use as an occlusive dressing, wet pack or lotion or on mucous membranes. Do not get into eyes. Routine prophylactic total body bathing. Generalized dermatological conditions. |
| Precautions |
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Rinse thoroughly after use (esp. scrotum and perineum). If cerebral irritability occurs, discontinue use immediately. Infants and young children. Pregnancy (Cat. C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Dermatitis, irritability, photosensitivity, redness, mild scaling and dryness of skin. Severe toxic reactions (brain damage and death) via skin absorption in infants and young children. |
| How Supplied |
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Emulsion—5 oz, pt, gal |
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