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
Stanhexidine 4% With Isopropyl Alcohol 4%
Bei Ling Tong Bao Er Zheng Yuan Antibacterial Creams
Ultrastat
Hand Sanitizer
Hexifoam-skin Disinfectant Aer 1%
3M Avagard
Provon Antiseptic Lotion Soap With 2% Chg
Salvesept Crm
Plant Herb Based Bacteriostatic Feminine Wash
JIANLIANG Antibacterial Sprays 10mL
Germi Stat Gel 2%
Bactoshield Chg 4%
Spray On Plastic Bandage Aerosol
Chlora-cleanze
Dyna-Hex 75
Freeman Packing Alcohol Wipe
Alcohol Disinfectant Wipes
Ezy-TM
Liquivida Hydration
DermacinRx Surgical ComboPak
Antiseptic Body Cleanser
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse
Zedoary Oils Feminine Antibacterial Gels
Antiseptic Cleanser Solution
Bactoshield
Hand wipes
Bactoshield CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution
BD E-Z Scrub 107
QCare Rx Petite Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System
Euro-chlorhexidine
Perichlor Without Alcohol
Dyna-hex 4
DermacinRx Clorhexacin
Dermawerx Surgical PrePak
Antiseptic Foam Handwash
QCare Rx Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, Q4
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
CLIP Liquid Sanitizer
Calgon Vestal 2% Chg Antimicrob.skin Cleans.
HandSoap
Prevantics Swabstick
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 0.05%
Steri-stat Liq 20%
Hand Wipes
Dr. Luke Molluscum Wart Remover
X-pur Chlorhexidine
Wart Remover Ointment.
Sanital Antibacterial Hand Soap
ICEKING Skin Expert Refreshing Body Roller
Paroex
Soft Care 2% Chg Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
Stanhexidine Aqueous 2% With 4% Isopropyl Alcohol
Protective Hand
Hibiclens Antiseptic/antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
Chlorhexidine
Prevantics swabstick
Aplicare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution
Rouhex G 20%
Loris I.V. Pro - Prefilled Applicator With Solution
Betasept
Chlorhexidine 0.5% Liq
Microban Medical
Chloraprep
Dermsafe Pc
Calgon Vestal 4% Chg Antimicrob.skin Cleans.
Wart removal
Rougier Vap-chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% W/V
(Fruli) Quick-Dry Disposable Hand Sanitizer
Noble 75% Alcohol Wipes
Foster and Thrive
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Stat Touch 2 Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
Hibiclens
Loris I.V. Pro - Sponge
Scrub-Stat
Spectro Gram 2 Skin Cleanser
Septi-san
3M SoluPrep S
Alcohol Antibacterial Wipes
Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes
Scrub-stat IV 4%
B-good Hand and Skin Disinfecting Agent
Yu Ding Antibacterial Sprays 10mL
Motherwort Herb Feminine Antibacterial Gels
Prevantics Maxi Swabstick
Stanhexidine 2% With Isopropyl Alcohol 4%
KIMVENT ORAL CARE Q4 Kit WITH CHG
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Applicator
Pro-dentx Chlorhexidene Oral Rinse
Anti Mucedine Feminine Wash
PS2 Aciurgy Pack
Oro Clear
Cida-stat Liq
Akilspray Hand Sanitizer
Soluprep Wipe
Bacti-stat Chg
Aplicare Antiseptic Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Pre and Post Sx Pouch
Hibiclens for Georgia Pacific
Quick-drying rinse-free hand skin disinfectant
Sky Oral Rinse
Cardinal Health Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Oro-clense
Baxedin
Q2 Oral Care Kit with CHG
Laura Line Chlorhexidine Antiseptic Soap
E-Z Scrub 747 4%
Baxedin 2% - 70%
Cardinal Health
WhyteDerm SurgiPak
Foaming Hand Wash
Spray On Plastic Bandage Non-aerosol
PhysiciansCare Eyewash Station Additive Concentrate
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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Biguanides
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