| hexachlorophene | <chemical> 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. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
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