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Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine is a brand of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 0.75% Antiseptic.

healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease.

Checked against the official label · Updated

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How to use Chlorhexidine

O que diz a bula oficial. Se um médico receitou, siga a receita. Se a bula da sua caixa for diferente, vale a da sua caixa.

Para quem é

Healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease

Como tomar e com que frequência
  • Use with care in premature
  • Infants and infants under 2 months of age
  • These products may cause irritation or chemical burns
  • Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
While you are taking it
  • Keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth
  • May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums. if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin
Talk to a doctor first if

if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product

Warnings

For external use only Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: wheezing/difficulty breathing shock facial swelling hives rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums. …

Possíveis efeitos colaterais

Irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

How to store it

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) Keep from freezing. Keep out of reach of children.

Se esquecer uma dose

Tome assim que lembrar, a menos que esteja quase na hora da próxima dose. Nesse caso, pule a dose esquecida. Nunca tome duas doses de uma vez para compensar. Confira a bula, pois alguns medicamentos são diferentes.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2022-12-26.

Same medicine, other brands

Products with Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 0.75% Antiseptic as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Periogard Alcohol FreeCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL · Rinse · ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
NDC 17856-0272Label
Major Oral RinseCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL · Rinse · Cardinal Health 107, LLC
NDC 55154-3573Label
Major Oral RinseCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL · Rinse · Cardinal Health 107, LLC
NDC 55154-3574Label
Maxiclens Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution, 4%CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 40 mg/mL · Solution · Henry Schein, Inc.
NDC 0404-0220Label
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% SolutionCHLORHEXIDINE 20 g/20g · Liquid · Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.
NDC 0116-0100Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACEmxidine Gel B4-0593NAFDACUmbygene Gel A4-100563NAFDACUmblicare Gel A11-0137NAFDACSmartans Antiseptic A11-100705NAFDACDrumazine-Plus Cream A11-100114NAFDACDrumazine-Plus Cream A11-100113NAFDACDermaflame Cream 30 g A4-101028NAFDACRobin’s Surgical Scrub A11-100776NAFDACRobin’s Surgical Scrub A11-100777NAFDACSavlon Antiseptic Liquid 04-1289NAFDACSkinserv Antiseptic Liquid A11-100704NAFDACSanital Plus Liquid Antiseptic A4-2194

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Check your pack of Chlorhexidine

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Questions about Chlorhexidine

What is in Chlorhexidine?

Chlorhexidine contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 0.75% Antiseptic. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Chlorhexidine used for?

healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Chlorhexidine?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: use with care in premature infants and infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product i…

Do I need a prescription for Chlorhexidine?

In many countries Chlorhexidine is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Chlorhexidine?

Chlorhexidine is sold under names such as Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 0.75% Antiseptic. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Chlorhexidine?

The official label lists: irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

How should I store Chlorhexidine?

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) Keep from freezing.

How can I check that my Chlorhexidine is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.