.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.A.A01AB12 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.A.A01AB12| name: | Hexetidine |
| ATC code: | A01AB12 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Hexetidine is an antiseptic drug used topically for the treatment of oral and throat infections, commonly available as a mouthwash and lozenge. It acts by inhibiting metabolic processes in bacteria and fungi. Hexetidine is not approved for systemic use and is primarily used today as an over-the-counter oral antiseptic.
Pharmacokinetic parameters for systemic absorption and disposition of hexetidine in humans are not reported in the scientific literature. Hexetidine is used topically, principally as mouthwash/lozenge, and is intended for minimal systemic absorption.