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vantocil

Description

polihexanide: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID20977
CHEMBL ID2106939
SCHEMBL ID45011
SCHEMBL ID20753163
MeSH IDM0059732

Synonyms (20)

Synonym
28757-47-3
1-(diaminomethylidene)-2-hexylguanidine
polihexanide hydrochloride
polihexanide
lavasept
vantocil
CHEMBL2106939
cosmocil cq
purista
microcare mbg
AKOS017531707
SCHEMBL45011
n-hexylbiguanide
n-hexylimidodicarbonimidic diamide
24717-31-5
DTXSID40873856
Q408205
FT-0700841
VAZJLPXFVQHDFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SCHEMBL20753163

Research

Studies (503)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19908 (1.59)18.7374
1990's47 (9.34)18.2507
2000's112 (22.27)29.6817
2010's250 (49.70)24.3611
2020's86 (17.10)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials71 (13.42%)5.53%
Reviews34 (6.43%)6.00%
Case Studies79 (14.93%)4.05%
Observational3 (0.57%)0.25%
Other342 (64.65%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research Highlights

Safety/Toxicity (31)

ArticleYear
Comparing cytotoxicity and efficacy of miltefosine and standard antimicrobial agents against Acanthamoeba trophozoites and cyst forms: An in vitro study.
Acta tropica, Volume: 247
2023
Polyhexamethylene biguanide discs versus unmedicated dressings for prevention of central venous catheter-associated infection in the intensive care unit: A pilot randomised controlled trial to assess protocol safety and feasibility.
Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses, Volume: 35, Issue: 5
2022
Safety and tolerability of topical polyhexamethylene biguanide: a randomised clinical trial in healthy adult volunteers.
The British journal of ophthalmology, Volume: 106, Issue: 2
2022
Tolerability and safety of urotainer® polihexanide 0.02% in catheterized patients: a prospective cohort study.
BMC urology, Jul-08, Volume: 20, Issue: 1
2020
A biodegradable poly(amido amine) based on the antimicrobial polymer polyhexamethylene biguanide for efficient and safe gene delivery.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, Oct-01, Volume: 182
2019
Inflammatory reaction, clinical efficacy, and safety of bacterial cellulose wound dressing containing silk sericin and polyhexamethylene biguanide for wound treatment.
Archives of dermatological research, Volume: 310, Issue: 10
2018
Preparation of nano cationic liposome as carrier membrane for polyhexamethylene biguanide chloride through various methods utilizing higher antibacterial activities with low cell toxicity.
Journal of microencapsulation, Volume: 34, Issue: 2
2017
In Vitro activity of Manuka Honey and polyhexamethylene biguanide on filamentous fungi and toxicity to human cell lines.
Medical mycology, Apr-01, Volume: 55, Issue: 3
2017
Comparing two polymeric biguanides: chemical distinction, antiseptic efficacy and cytotoxicity of polyaminopropyl biguanide and polyhexamethylene biguanide.
Journal of medical microbiology, Volume: 65, Issue: 8
2016
Polyhexanide - safety and efficacy as an antiseptic.
Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, Volume: 136, Issue: 8
2016
The safety and efficacy of bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating sericin and polyhexamethylene biguanide: in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies.
Archives of dermatological research, Volume: 308, Issue: 2
2016
Opinion of the scientific committee on consumer safety (SCCS)--2nd Revision of the safety of the use of poly(hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride or polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB) in cosmetic products.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP, Volume: 73, Issue: 3
2015
Poly (hexamethylene biguanide) adsorption on hydrogen peroxide treated Ti-Al-V alloys and effects on wettability, antimicrobial efficacy, and cytotoxicity.
Biomaterials, Volume: 35, Issue: 20
2014
Ex vivo porcine vaginal mucosal model of infection for determining effectiveness and toxicity of antiseptics.
Journal of applied microbiology, Volume: 115, Issue: 3
2013
Cytotoxic effects of polyhexanide on cellular repopulation and calcification of decellularized equine carotids in vitro and in vivo.
The International journal of artificial organs, Volume: 36, Issue: 3
2013
Increased peritoneal dialysis exit site infections using topical antiseptic polyhexamethylene biguanide compared to mupirocin: results of a safety interim analysis of an open-label prospective randomized study.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, Volume: 57, Issue: 5
2013
Interaction of polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) with phosphatidylcholine containing o/w emulsion and consequences for microbicidal efficacy and cytotoxicity.
Chemico-biological interactions, Jan-25, Volume: 201, Issue: 1-3
2013
Cytotoxicity and effects on metabolism of contact lens care solutions on human corneal epithelium cells.
Clinical & experimental optometry, Volume: 95, Issue: 2
2012
Toxicity of polyhexanide and hydrogen peroxide on human chondrocytes in vitro.
Orthopedics, Jul-07, Volume: 34, Issue: 7
2011
Reduced cytotoxicity of polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) by egg phosphatidylcholine while maintaining antimicrobial efficacy.
Chemico-biological interactions, Apr-25, Volume: 190, Issue: 2-3
2011
Toxicity of antiseptics against chondrocytes: what is best for the cartilage in septic joint surgery?
International orthopaedics, Volume: 35, Issue: 11
2011
Review on the efficacy, safety and clinical applications of polihexanide, a modern wound antiseptic.
Skin pharmacology and physiology, Volume: 23 Suppl
2010
[Toxicity of antiseptics on chondrocytes in vitro].
Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie, Volume: 148, Issue: 1
2010
[A comparative in vitro study of cell toxicity of clinically used antiseptics].
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, Volume: 60, Issue: 12
2009
Cytotoxicity of contact lens multipurpose solutions: role of oxidative stress, mitochondrial activity and P2X7 cell death receptor activation.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Feb-05, Volume: 33, Issue: 2
2008
Cysticidal effect on acanthamoeba and toxicity on human keratocytes by polyhexamethylene biguanide and chlorhexidine.
Cornea, Volume: 26, Issue: 6
2007
Comparative study of in vitro cytotoxicity of povidone-iodine in solution, in ointment or in a liposomal formulation (Repithel) and selected antiseptics.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), Volume: 212 Suppl 1
2006
Ototoxicity and tolerance assessment of a TrisEDTA and polyhexamethylene biguanide ear flush formulation in dogs.
Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, Volume: 28, Issue: 4
2005
Cytogenetic toxicity and no-effect limit dose of pesticides.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, Volume: 33, Issue: 4
1995
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Long-term Use (3)

ArticleYear
Biofilm reduction potential of 0.02% polyhexanide irrigation solution in several types of urethral catheters.
BMC urology, Apr-09, Volume: 21, Issue: 1
2021
Decolonization potential of 0.02% polyhexanide irrigation solution in urethral catheters under practice-like in vitro conditions.
BMC urology, May-24, Volume: 18, Issue: 1
2018
Clinical evaluation of long-term users of two contact lens care preservative systems.
Eye & contact lens, Volume: 35, Issue: 2
2009
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Dosage (7)

ArticleYear
Safety and tolerability of topical polyhexamethylene biguanide: a randomised clinical trial in healthy adult volunteers.
The British journal of ophthalmology, Volume: 106, Issue: 2
2022
Re-evaluation of polihexanide use in wound antisepsis in order to clarify ambiguities of two animal studies.
Journal of wound care, Apr-02, Volume: 28, Issue: 4
2019
Hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution using functionalized chitosan as a novel nano-adsorbent: modeling and optimization, kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies, and toxicity testing.
Environmental science and pollution research international, Volume: 25, Issue: 20
2018
Cytotoxicity and effects on metabolism of contact lens care solutions on human corneal epithelium cells.
Clinical & experimental optometry, Volume: 95, Issue: 2
2012
Medical treatment for combined Fusarium and Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Acta ophthalmologica, Volume: 87, Issue: 2
2009
Microbial degradation of the biocide polyhexamethylene biguanide: isolation and characterization of enrichment consortia and determination of degradation by measurement of stable isotope incorporation into DNA.
Journal of applied microbiology, Volume: 103, Issue: 4
2007
Effect of polyhexanide and gentamycin on human osteoblasts and endothelial cells.
Swiss medical weekly, Mar-10, Volume: 137, Issue: 9-10
2007
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Interactions (5)

ArticleYear
Potential Value of Cellulose Synthesis Inhibitors Combined With PHMB in the Treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
Cornea, Volume: 34, Issue: 12
2015
Antimicrobial-impregnated dressing combined with negative-pressure wound therapy increases split-thickness skin graft engraftment: a simple effective technique.
Advances in skin & wound care, Volume: 28, Issue: 1
2015
In-vitro activity of polyhexanide alone and in combination with antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus.
The Journal of hospital infection, Volume: 86, Issue: 1
2014
Antimicrobial activity of clinically used antiseptics and wound irrigating agents in combination with wound dressings.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Volume: 127, Issue: 4
2011
Treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis combined with fungal infection with polyhexamethylene biguanide.
The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences, Volume: 15, Issue: 11
1999
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]