Indications |
Mouth/Throat Oral hygiene, Gingivitis Adult: Rinse mouth with 10 ml of a 0.2% soln for 1 minute bid-tid. |
Contraindications |
Brain, meninges, middle ear or sensitive tissues. |
Warnings / Precautions |
Avoid contact with eyes except when dilute solutions are used. |
Adverse Reactions |
Skin sensitivity; irritation of conjunctiva, mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration; parotid gland swelling. |
Lab Interactions |
Interferes with stix tests for proteinuria. |
Mechanism of Actions |
Chlorhexidine, is a very potent, cationic chemoprophylactic agent. It has a broad-spectrum action, and is more effective against gm+ve than gm-ve bacteria. It acts by binding to negatively charged bacterial cell wall thereby disrupting membrane integrity and affecting its functions. In high concentrations, chlorhexidine is bactericidal. Absorption: Poor (oral, topical). |
ATC Classification |
A01AB03 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of local antiinfective and antiseptic preparations. Used in the treatment of diseases of the mouth. D08AC02 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of biguanide and amidine antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases. D09AA12 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of ointment dressings with antiinfectives. R02AA05 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations. S01AX09 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections. S02AA09 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in the treatment of ear infections. S03AA04 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in ophthalmologic and otologic preparations. B05CA02 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used as irrigating solutions. |
Available As |
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Chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine Containing Brands
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Drug - Drug Interactions of Chlorhexidine
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