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
Loris I.V. Pro - Sponge
Ezy-TM
Scrub-Stat
Avagard Chg
Chlorhexseptic-liq 0.5mg/ml
Euro-chlorhexidine
Hibitane Skin Cleanser 2%
Foaming Hand Wash
Periogard Alcohol Free
Loris 2% Chg Body Cleanser/nettoyant Pour Le Corps
Medifresh Hand Skin Antiseptic Disinfectant Wet Wipes
Skin antisepsis, oral cleansing, nasal antisepsis
PhysiciansCare Eyewash Station Additive Concentrate
Bei Ling Tong Bao Er Zheng Yuan Antibacterial Creams
Major Oral Rinse
Smart San CHG
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Exidine-2 CHG
Chlorhexidine and Isopropyl Alcohol Swabsticks
Hibiclens
Quick-Drying Hand Sanitizer
ReadyPrep CHG
Hibidil
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 0.05%
Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes
Oro-clense
Hexicinide
(Fruli) Quick-Dry Disposable Hand Sanitizer
Endure 400 Scrub-Stat 4
Tai Yu Ling Antibacterial Sprays 10mL
Antiseptic Cleanser Solution
Soluprep Swab
Akilspray Hand Sanitizer
Serdaen
Foam Care Chg Surgical Hand Scrub
Rougier Clean Derm
Plant Herb Based Bacteriostatic Feminine Wash
Soluprep Ld Sponge
Disinfectant Fabric Wash
Ostar Antimicrobial Hand Soap 2% - Liquid
NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Freeman Packing Alcohol Wipe
Hand Sanitizer Gel Biokaab
Solunet C Brosse 4%
3M Avagard
3M SoluPrep
Stanhexidine 4% With Isopropyl Alcohol 4%
PerioChip
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Applicator
PS2 Aciurgy Pack
3m Soluprep Sponge
BD E-Z Scrub
KIMVENT ORAL CARE Q4 Kit WITH CHG
Microban Medical
Dermawerx Surgical Plus Pak
Soluprep Qd Solution
Baxedin
Scrub Care Exidine-2 CHG
Antibacterial Protective Hand
Dexidin Liq 4%
Peridex
Laura Line Chlorhexidine Antiseptic Soap
Selpak Antibacterial Wet Wipes
Germi-stat 2% Foaming Liquid
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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