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.
Medifresh Hand Skin Antiseptic Disinfectant Wet Wipes
Antiseptic Foam Handwash
Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, q4
Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush/nail Cleaner With Exidine 4
Liszt Hand sanitizer without washing
Loris 2% Chg Wipe/serviette
Perioselect Antimicrobial Sol 0.12%
Stanhexidine 20%
Soluprep AQ Sponge
Oro Clear
Dyural 80 LM-C
Germi-stat 0.5% Antiseptic Prep Gel
Dyna-Hex 4
ChloraPrep Swabstick
Disinfectant Fabric Wash
Baxedin Liq 20%
Akilspray Hand Sanitizer
Scrub
Dexidin 2 Solution
Hygienipak 4% Chg Skin Cleanser
Chlorhexidine Solution
Eyewash Station Additive Concentrate
QCare Rx Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, Q4
WhyteDerm SurgiPak
Steri-stat Tincture (tinted) Antis Prep Gel
3m Soluprep Sponge
B-good Hand and Skin Disinfecting Agent
Hygienipak 4% Chg Foaming Skin Cleanser
Dr. Dean
Provon Antiseptic Lotion Soap With 2% Chg
Q2 Oral Care Kit with CHG
Prevantics Swabstick
Scrub, Scrub-Stat
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse
Hand Sanitizer
Aplicare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution
NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Bactigras
Chlorhexidine
Dyna-hex 4
First Aid Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Hibidil
Hand Sanitizer Gel Biokaab
Foam Safe
Wart removal
BD E-Z Scrub
PMS-chlorhexidine Without Alcohol
Flamazine C
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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Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
Amidines
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Biguanides
Biguanides and Amidines
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
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