What are Topical antiseptic drugs?

Topical antiseptic drugs are pharmacologic agents that share a common mechanism (typically targeting Bacterial cell membrane and proteins). 10 are currently marketed, with 3 more in clinical development.

What are the marketed Topical antiseptic drugs?

Marketed Topical antiseptic drugs include Prevantics Maxi Swabstick, Chlorhexidine-Alcohol, Swab area with ChloraPrep, Antiseptic Wash, ChloraPrep One-Step, Skin antisepsis.

Topical antiseptic

10 marketed 3 in Phase 3

This page covers all Topical antiseptic drugs tracked by Drug Landscape: marketed products and active clinical-stage compounds, targeting Bacterial cell membrane and proteins.

Targets

Bacterial cell membrane and proteins

Marketed (10)

Prevantics Maxi Swabstick · Professional Disposables International, Inc. · Infection Prevention
Prevantics Maxi Swabstick is a topical antiseptic swab that disinfects skin prior to medical procedures using chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorhexidine-Alcohol · Poitiers University Hospital · Infection Prevention / Dermatology
Chlorhexidine-alcohol is a topical antiseptic combination that kills microorganisms through dual antimicrobial action.
Swab area with ChloraPrep · Central DuPage Hospital · Infection Prevention / Surgical Prophylaxis
ChloraPrep is a topical antiseptic that kills microorganisms on the skin surface through the antimicrobial action of chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol.
Antiseptic Wash · Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI) · Dermatology / Infection Prevention
Antiseptic wash kills or inhibits microorganisms on skin through chemical antimicrobial agents.
ChloraPrep One-Step · C. R. Bard · Infection Prevention / Surgical Prophylaxis
ChloraPrep One-Step is a topical antiseptic that kills microorganisms on the skin through the antimicrobial action of chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol.
Skin antisepsis · University of British Columbia · Infection Prevention
Skin antisepsis reduces or eliminates microorganisms on the skin surface to prevent infection during medical procedures.
Swab area with Betadine · Central DuPage Hospital · Infection prevention / Dermatology
Betadine (povidone-iodine) is a topical antiseptic that kills microorganisms by releasing iodine, which oxidizes and denatures bacterial and viral proteins.
Povidone Iodine 5% Soln,Top,Kit · University of Iowa · Dermatology / Infection Prevention
Povidone iodine releases iodine, which denatures proteins and disrupts microbial cell membranes, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Povidone-Iodine-Alcohol · Poitiers University Hospital · Dermatology / Infection Prevention
Povidone-iodine-alcohol is a topical antiseptic that kills microorganisms through the oxidizing and protein-denaturing properties of iodine combined with the antimicrobial and drying effects of alcohol.
A (Chloraprep) · Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe · Infection Prevention / Dermatology
Chloraprep is an antimicrobial skin antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin surface through oxidative damage.

Phase 3 pipeline (3)

ZuraPrep without 70% IPA · Zurex Pharma, Inc. · Surgical site infection prevention
ZuraPrep without 70% IPA is a topical antiseptic solution that helps prevent surgical site infections by reducing microbial load.
ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange · Solventum US LLC · Surgical prophylaxis / Infection prevention
ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange is a chlorhexidine-based antiseptic skin preparation that kills microorganisms on the skin surface to prevent surgical site infections.
Prevantics 3.15 % / 70 % Swabstick · Professional Disposables International, Inc. · Infection Prevention / Surgical Site Prophylaxis
Prevantics is a topical antiseptic swabstick containing chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol that kills microorganisms on skin to prevent surgical site infections.