Generic medicine

Chloroxylenol

Disinfectant for skin and gloved hands; obstetrics, antiseptic lubricant for vaginal examinations and on forceps; for hand antisepsis .

Brands

1

Class

Antiseptics

Categories

6

Clinical notes

Applications:

N/A

Indication Notes:
Disinfectant for skin and gloved hands; obstetrics, antiseptic lubricant for vaginal examinations and on forceps; for hand antisepsis .
Avoid In:

N/A

Contraindication Notes:
Hypersensitivity
Chloroxylenol is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as liquid (to which it contributes its distinctive odor), cream and ointments.
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Skin sensitivity; irritation of conjunctiva, mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration and burning sensation; transient taste disturbance; parotid gland swelling.
Pregnancy Category-Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

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