Pharmacologic Substance
hexachlorophene Audio
hex·a·chlor·o·phene [ hek-suh-klawr-uh-feen, -klohr- ]
Effect:
Decreased Cell Membrane Integrity
May Prevent:
Staphylococcal Skin Infections
May Treat:
Acne Vulgaris
Definitions related to hexachlorophene:
  • A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic agent with bacteriostatic activity. Hexachlorophene is used topically in soaps, creams and dermatological preparations and is active against gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against gram-negative organisms. (NCI05)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • 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. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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