Triclosan

Definition

A polychloro phenoxy phenol with antibacterial and antifungal activity. Triclosan is added to toothpastes to prevent gingivitis and has been added to many household products for its topical antibiotic activity.

Also known as TRICLOSAN — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC D08AE04 per RXNORM
• ATC D09AA06 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C61986 per NCIT
• SCTID 125577003 per RXNORM
• SCTID 387054001 per RXNORM
• UNII 4NM5039Y5X per RXNORM