Dichlorophen

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A nontoxic laxative vermicide of chlorinated phenol compound. Dichlorophen is used as a veterinary fungicide, anthelmintic, and anti-protozoan, as well as an ingredient in antimicrobial soaps and shampoos. This agent probably acts by increasing the clearing of intestinal contents, thereby eradicating tapeworm infections from the intestines.

**Synonyms:** - 4,4'-Dichloro-2,2'-methylenediphenol - Anthiphen - Cordocel - DICHLOROPHEN - Parabis - Prevental - Teniathane - bis(2-Hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)methane - bis(5-Chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methane