Hexachlorophene Benefits & Uses

Hexachlorophene is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Skin Infections

Hexachlorophene Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Hexachlorophene Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hexachlorophene is used -

Hexachlorophene Related Warnings

Is the use of Hexachlorophene safe for pregnant women?

Hexachlorophene can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Hexachlorophene right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Hexachlorophene safe during breastfeeding?

Hexachlorophene is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Hexachlorophene on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Hexachlorophene on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Hexachlorophene on the Liver?

Using Hexachlorophene does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Hexachlorophene on the Heart?

Hexachlorophene is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Hexachlorophene with Other Drugs

Hexachlorophene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Methoxsalen

Hexachlorophene Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hexachlorophene unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Burns
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Hexachlorophene

Is this Hexachlorophene habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Hexachlorophene has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Hexachlorophene since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Hexachlorophene should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Hexachlorophene is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Hexachlorophene Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hexachlorophene

Taking Hexachlorophene with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hexachlorophene

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hexachlorophene with alcohol will be.

Unknown