Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial biguanide used as a topical antiseptic and in dental practice for the treatment of inflammatory dental conditions caused by microorganisms.[L11512] It is one of the most common skin and mucous membrane antiseptic agents in use today.[A190417] The molecule itself is a cationic bis-guanide consisting of two 4-chlorophenyl rings and two biguanide groups joined by a central hexamethylene chain.[A190453] Topical chlorhexidine for disinfection, as well as oral rinses for dental use, carries activity against a broad range of pathogens including bacteria, yeasts, and viruses.[L11518,L11512,A190453] Chlorhexidine was developed in the UK by Imperial Chemical Industries in the early 1950s[A190474] and was introduced to the US in the 1970s.[L11572] The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of chlorhexidine gluconate topical tincture 0.5%, due to a significant number of reports concerning chemical and thermal burns associated with the use of this product.[L43942,L44027] Other formulations of chlorhexidine continue to be available.
Dermsafe Chlorhexidine Gluconate Hand Sanitizer Lotion
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Selpak Antibacterial Wet Wipes
Spectro Gram 2 Skin Cleanser
CLIP Liquid Sanitizer
Alcohol Disinfectant Wipes
Dyna-Hex 4
Wart Remover Ointment.
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Dexidin 2 Solution
HandSoap
Oro Clear
Chlorhexidine
Scrub, Scrub-Stat
Mlk F4-C
Solunet C Brosse 4%
Soluprep AQ Applicator
Prevantics Swabstick
Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 0.12% Oral Rinse
Loris 2% Chg Wipe/serviette
BD E-Z Scrub 107
ChloraPrep Swabstick
Dermawerx Surgical PrePak
Hexifoam-skin Disinfectant Aer 1%
Burn O Sol Spray
Dexlido M-C
Hygienipak 4% Chg Skin Cleanser
Scrub Stat 4 Foam Liq
Zedoary Oils Feminine Antibacterial Gels
ICEKING Skin Expert Refreshing Body Roller
Instillagel
Hibistat Germicidal Hand Rinse
3M Avagard
Savlodil
Purmist
Bactoshield CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution
Provon Antimicrobial Foam Handwash
Yu Ding Antibacterial Sprays 10mL
DermacinRx Surgical PharmaPak
Periogard (Chlorhexidine Gluconate)
Baxedin 2% - 70%
JIANLIANG Antibacterial Sprays 10mL
Dyural LM- C
Spray On Plastic Bandage Non-aerosol
Antiseptic Lotion Soap 2%
Seaqua X
Peridex
3m Soluprep Sponge
Hygienipak 4% Chg Foaming Skin Cleanser
Loris I.V. Pro - Sponge
Halyard Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Purell Antimicrobial Foam Handwash 2% Chg
Dr. Zheng s acteriostatic gel
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse
Gum Paroex
Prevantics Maxi Swabstick
Dexidin 20
Microban Medical
Bactoshield Chg 2%
Skin antisepsis, oral cleansing, nasal antisepsis
B-good Hand and Skin Disinfecting Agent
Dyna-Hex 2
Medifresh Hand Skin Antiseptic Disinfectant Wet Wipes
Baxedin Liq 20%
Akilspray Hand Sanitizer
Antimicrobial Foam Handwash
Hygienium
Laura Line Chlorhexidine Antiseptic Soap
PMS-chlorhexidine Without Alcohol
DermacinRx Clorhexacin
Germi Stat Gel 4%
Scrub, Scrub-Stat, Foam Safe, Micro-Guard
Loris - I.V.
Indication
Chlorhexidine is available over-the-counter in various formulations (e.g. solution, sponge, cloth, swab) as a topical antiseptic to sanitize prior to surgeries and/or medical procedures.[L11518,L11521,L11527,L11533] Dental formulations, available by prescription only, include an oral rinse indicated for the treatment of gingivitis[L11512] and a slow-release "chip" which is inserted into periodontal pockets and is indicated for the reduction of pocket depth in adult patients with periodontitis as an adjunct therapy to dental scaling and root planing procedures.[L11536]
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Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Biguanides
Biguanides and Amidines
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