hexa-germ
Hexa-Germ (Hexachlorophene) is a medication used to treat Acne Vulgaris.
Hexachlorophene · by Huntington Labs
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Hexachlorophene
- Form
- Emulsion
- Strength
- Hexachlorophene 3%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- acne vulgaris
- Manufacturer
- Huntington Labs
- FDA application
- NDA017411
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Emulsion
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hexa-Germ treat?
- Hexa-Germ (Hexachlorophene) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Hexa-Germ?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Hexa-Germ. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Hexa-Germ?
- Hexa-Germ is marketed by Huntington Labs. You can see Huntington Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Hexa-Germ a brand-name or generic drug?
- Hexa-Germ is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Hexachlorophene.
- Is Hexa-Germ available over the counter?
- No. Hexa-Germ is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Hexa-Germ come in?
- Hexa-Germ is currently marketed as emulsion, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Hexa-Germ FDA-registered?
- Hexa-Germ is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017411. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about HEXACHLOROPHENE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 102 reports naming HEXACHLOROPHENE — the active ingredient in Hexa-Germ, and the FDA flagged 91% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- headache48 reports
- dizziness47 reports
- hypotension47 reports
- fatigue46 reports
- myalgia46 reports
- nausea46 reports
- discomfort45 reports
- disturbance in attention45 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean HEXACHLOROPHENE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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