Chlorhexidine
Overview
Chlorhexidine is a cationic biguanide antiseptic. Chlorhexidine is antibacterial agent and topical disinfectant. Chlorhexidine is active against vegetative bacterias and mycobecterias and has moderate activity against fungi and viruses. Chlorhexidine is most effective agianst gram positive bacterias.
Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) are cationic disinfectants widely used in aqueous personal products such as eye drops, lotions and creams.
Chlorhexidine Acetate is a topical antiseptic, bactericide, strong function of broad-spectrum bacteriostasis, sterilization, used for disinfecting hands, skin, washing wounds.
Categories
- 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
- 13.2 Anti-infectives, topical
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Chlorhexidine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.02 to 4 % | 2 (2.01) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 0.02 to 0.05 % | 0.035 (0.035) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Chlorhexidine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Chlorhexidine
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