(from the article `antimicrobial agent`) ...other antiseptic agents. The phenols contain a large number of common antiseptics and disinfectants, among them phenol (carbolic acid) and ... Of the trichlorophenols, the 2,4,6-isomer is used as a bactericide and fungicide. The 2,4,5-isomer has similar applications and also can be converted ....
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<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 ...
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(hek″sә-klor´o-fēn) a detergent and germicidal compound commonly incorporated in soaps and dermatologic agents.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hek′să-klō′rō-fēn Definitions: 1. A topical antibacterial formerly widely used in wound care and as a surgical scrub. Application to mucous membranes, denuded or burned surfaces, and intact skin in newborns has resulted in fatal CNS lesions. Use is currently restricted to disinfection of int...
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n] - antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste
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noun antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste
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