PHISOHEX SIDE EFFECTS
- Generic Name: hexachlorophene
- Brand Name: Phisohex
Last updated on MDtodate: 10/6/2022
SIDE EFFECTS
Adverse reactions to pHisoHex may include dermatitis and photosensitivity. Sensitivity to hexachlorophene is rare; however, persons who have developed photoallergy to similar compounds also may become sensitive to hexachlorophene.
In persons with highly sensitive skin the use of pHisoHex may at times produce a reaction characterized by redness and/or mild scaling or dryness, especially when it is combined with such mechanical factors as excessive rubbing or exposure to heat or cold.
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