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.
Loris 2% Chg Body Cleanser/nettoyant Pour Le Corps
Steri-clean
Soluprep Qd Solution
Henry Schein Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
Sterigel Plus
Prevora Stage 1
Stanhexidine Red Tincture 0.5%
ReadyPrep CHG
Avagard Chg
Dyna-Hex 75
Hibistat Germicidal Hand Rinse
Ic-gel
(Fruli) Quick-Dry Disposable Hand Sanitizer
Dexidin Liq 4%
Hygienipak 4% Chg Foaming Skin Cleanser
Germi-stat 0.5% Antiseptic Prep Gel
Purell Antimicrobial Foam
Bactoshield CHG
Chlorhexidine 2% Antiseptic Hand Wash
Hand Sanitizer Gel Biokaab
Yu Ding Antibacterial Sprays 10mL
Hibitane Skin Cleanser 4%
Dexidin 0.5 Solution
Akilgeld Hand Sanitizer
Liquivida Hydration
Chlorhexidine-cetrimide Soltn Conc
Rouhex G 4%
Liszt Hand sanitizer without washing
First Aid Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Hibitane Skin Cleanser 2%
Cardinal Health
Protective Hand
Serdaen
Foam Care Chg Surgical Hand Scrub
Chinese Herb Essence Bacteriostatic Feminine Wash
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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