Triclosan
Overview
Triclosan is a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic, it is effective against gram positive and most gram negative bacterias. It is also active against fungi. It is an ingredient of many soaps, creams and solutions meant for the disinfection of skin and wounds.
Categories
- 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
- 13.2 Anti-infectives, topical
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
Primary Characterstics
It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Triclosan is 289.50.
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Triclosan's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| No data regarding the Adult dosage details of Triclosan is available. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Triclosan is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Triclosan is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Triclosan is available.
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Brands / Trade Names of
Triclosan
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