Triclocarban, with the chemical formula C13H9Cl3N2O [L2675] is an antibacterial agent that is particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as *Staphylococcus aureus*. It is a bacteriostatic compound that has been found in antibacterial soaps and other personal care products. In 2017, the US FDA prohibited the marketing of over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing triclocarban due to negative health effects such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects [L2672], [L2673].
Synonyms
3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide
3,4,4'-trichloro carbanilide
1-(3',4'-dichlorophenyl)-3-(4'-chlorophenyl)urea
3,4,4'-trichlorodiphenylurea
Triclocarban
N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
Brand Names
Cuticura Medicated Soap Unscented 1%
Lucky antibacterial deodorant
a.c.care Bees Foam Cleanser
Rite Aid Renewal Gold Deodorant
MegaFresh Antibacterial Deodorant
Deodorant
Freshscent Sport Antibacterial
1st Date antibacterial Deodorant (Gold)
a.c.care Bees Foam Cleanser Troubled Skin Care 2 pcs Set
Antibacterial Ocean Fresh
Madina African Black
Freshscent Antibacterial Deodorant
Dial antibacterial
Bob Barker Antibacterial wrapped body
1st Date antibacterial Deodorant (White)
MIMO Gold Antibacterial
Antibacterial Deodorant
Next 1 Anti-Bacterial Sport
Safeguard Antibacterial White with Aloe
MIMO Deep Clean Antibacterial
Cuticura Med Soap Original Formula 1%
Zarina Medicated Antiseptic Soap
Dial White
DG Body Antibacterial Deodorant 3.5 oz bar
Image Essentials Gold
Protex Deep Clean
a.c.care Bees Troubled Skin Care 2 pcs Set
1st Date antibacterial Deodorant (Green)
Safeguard Antibacterial Bar Beige
Antibacterial Golden Burst
Dollar General Gold
Dial Gold Bar Antibacterial Deodorant Soap
Madina Antibacterial
Cuticura Medicated Antibacterial Bar - Original Formula
NEXT 1 Anti-bacterial
Coralite Antibacterial
Amerfresh Antibacterial Deodorant
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Antibacterial Bar
Antibacterial Beauty
MIMO Aloe Vera Antibacterial
MIMO Oats Avena Antibacterial
Avon Clearskin Antibacterial Cleansing Cake
Dial Aloe Aloe
AmerFresh Antibacterial Deodorant
Cuticura Medicated Antibacterial Bar-oily Skin Formula
Protex Oats
Cuticura Medicated Antibacterial Bar - Dry Skin Formula
Protex BALANCE ANTIBACTERIAL HAND
Antibacterial Gold
Cuticura Medicated Antibacterial Bar
Dial Odor Armor Odor Armor
Personal Care Antibacterial
Coralite Antibacterial Natural Oat
Coralite Ultra Antibacterial Deodorant
Clearskin 2 Cleansing Cake 1.5%
Indication
Triclocarban (TCC), or 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide, is an antibacterial agent used in bar and liquid soaps and body washes [L2685].
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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