Hexedine

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A01AB12

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0005980-31-4

Chemical Formula

C22-H45-N3

Molecular Weight

351

Therapeutic Categories

Antiseptic

Disinfectant

Chemical Name

1H-Imidazo[1,5-c]imidazole, 2,6-bis(2-ethylhexyl)hexahydro-7a-methyl-

Foreign Names

• Hexedinum (Latin)
• Hexedin (German)
• Hexédine (French)
• Hexedina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Hexedine (OS: USAN)
• W 4701 (IS)

Brand Name

• Hexil (veterinary use)
  Virbac, New Zealand

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Glossary

IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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