Triclosanum
Triclosanum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
An aromatic ether that is phenol which is substituted at C-5 by a chloro group and at C-2 by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group. It is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in personal care products such as soaps, skin creams, toothpaste and deodorants as well as in household items such as plastic chopping boards, sports equipment and shoes.
| Trade Name | Triclosanum |
| Generic | Triclosan |
| Triclosan Other Names | Triclosán, Triclosan, Triclosanum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C12H7Cl3O2 |
| Weight | Average: 289.542 Monoisotopic: 287.951162589 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Triclosanum is an antimicrobial agent in clinical setting for disinfection, and prevention of spread and growth of bacteria, fungus, and mildew.
Triclosanum is used in a variety of common household products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants, and hand sanitizers. It is also used in health care settings in surgical scrubs and personnel hand washes.
Triclosanum is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acne, Dental Cavity, Dermabrasion, Gingivitis, Oral Infection, Plaque, Dental, Skin Infections, Bacterial, Abrasions, Minor burns, Antibacterial therapy, Antibiotic pre-surgical prophylaxis
How Triclosanum works
Triclosanum is a biocidal compound with multiple targets in the cytoplasm and membrane. At lower concentrations, however, triclosan appears bacteriostatic and is seen to target bacteria mainly by inhibiting fatty acid synthesis. Triclosanum binds to enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase enzyme (ENR). This complex has increased affinity for NAD+ and forms a ternary complex. This complex is unable to participate in fatty acid synthesis, weakening the cell membrane and causing cell death. Humans do not have an ENR enzyme, and thus are not affected.
Toxicity
Oral LD50, Rat: 3700 mg/kg; Dermal LD50, Rabbit: 9300 mg/kg
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Elimination Route
A study conducted in 2000 demonstrated that low amounts of triclosan can be absorbed through skin and can enter the bloodstream. [PMID: 10722890] Triclosanum is rapidly absorbed and distributed in the human body (Sandborgh-Englund et al., 2006). Maximum concentrations are reached within three hours after oral intake. However, the metabolism and excretion of the compound is fast.
Half Life
The terminal plasma half life of triclosan is 21 h (Sandborgh-Englund et al., 2006).
Elimination Route
In one study, after in vivo topical application of a 64.5mM alcoholic solution of [(3)H]triclosan to rat skin, 12% radioactivity was recovered in the faeces, 8% in the carcass 1% in the urine, 30% in the stratum corneum and 26% was rinsed from the skin surface at 24 hours after application. [PMID: 10722890]
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