Indications
Disinfectant for skin and gloved hands in obstetrics; antiseptic lubricant for vaginal examinations and on forceps for hand antisepsis. Also used as first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Antiseptics like chloroxylenol are thought to work by attaching to certain proteins on the outer membrane of bacteria through the hydroxyl (-OH) group on the molecule. This weakens the membrane, causing the bacterial cell's contents to start leaking out. The chloroxylenol can then get inside the cell itself, where it binds to more proteins and enzymes and interferes with how the cell functions. At higher concentrations, it causes the proteins and nucleic acids inside the targeted bacteria to coagulate, so the cells stop working altogether and die off quickly.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.