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Hexetidine MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hexetidine
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.742.279
Unique ID
D006590
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006590
Scope Note
A bactericidal and fungicidal antiseptic. It is used as a 0.1% mouthwash for local infections and oral hygiene. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)
Entry Term(s)
Bactidol
Doreperol
Duranil
Elsix
Hexigel
Hexoral
Hextril
Oraldene
Oraldine
Steri-sol
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antifungal Agents
Registry Numbers
852A84Y8LS
0
Related Numbers
141-94-6
CAS Type 1 Name
5-Pyrimidinamine, 1,3-bis(2-ethylhexyl)hexahydro-5-methyl-
Public MeSH Note
1973
History Note
1973(1966)
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/06/28
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