| Pronunciation |
 (oks
i KLOR oh
seen) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Clorpactin® WCS-90 |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Oxychlorosene Sodium |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Topical |
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| Use |
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Treating localized infections |
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| Contraindications |
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Site of infection not exposed to direct contact with the solution |
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| Stability |
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Refrigerate |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Topical (0.1% to 0.5% solutions): Apply by irrigation, instillation, spray, soaks, or wet compresses |
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| Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status |
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None reported |
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| Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment |
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None reported |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Refrigerate |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Powder for solution, as sodium: 2 g, 5 g |
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