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.
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KIMVENT ORAL CARE Q4 Kit WITH CHG
Chloraprep
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse, USP
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Dr. Luke Wart Remover
Rougier Vap-chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% W/V
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Microban Medical
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Calgon Vestal 4% Chg Antimicrob.skin Cleans.
First Aid Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
CLIP Liquid Sanitizer
WhyteDerm SurgiPak
Soluprep Swab
Betasept
Hand wipes
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Periogard (Chlorhexidine Gluconate)
Hand Sanitizer Biokaab
MyCuteness Pet Dental Care Water Additive
Cida-stat Foam
Dexidin 2 Solution
Prevantics swabstick
Stanhexidine 2% With Isopropyl Alcohol 4%
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Antiseptic Lotion Soap 2%
E-Z Scrub 747 4%
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Germi-stat 2% Foaming Liquid
Surgical and healthcare personnel hand antiseptic with moisturizers
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Periogard
Loris I.V. Pro - Prefilled Applicator With Solution
X-pur Chlorhexidine
Hibistat
Avidene Surgical Scrub
Hand Wipes
Chloraprep Liq 0.5%
Chlorhexidine Gluconante
Cardinal Health
Chlorhexidine 0.5% Liq
Akilspray Hand Sanitizer
Dexidin 2 Detergent
Dyna-hex 2
Scrub, Scrub-Stat, Foam Safe, Micro-Guard
Bactigras
Hygienipak 4% Chg Skin Cleanser
Dyna-Hex 75
(Fruli) Quick-Dry Disposable Hand Sanitizer
Dermsafe Pc
Stanhexidine Red Tincture 0.5%
Pre-moistened Towelette
Sky Oral Rinse
Oro-clense
Spray On Plastic Bandage Aerosol
Pre and Post Sx Pouch
Scrub Care Exidine -4 CHG
Oris Chx
Hexirex Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
PMS-chlorhexidine Without Alcohol
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Scrub, Scrub-Stat
Spectro Tar Antiseptic Shampoo
Dyna-hex 4
Hibiclens Antiseptic/antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
Chlorhexidine Alcohol Free
Stanhexidine 20%
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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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Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Biguanides
Biguanides and Amidines
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