Chlorhexidine

Drug name: Chlorhexidine

Other names used:

• Hexadol®

Active Ingredients:

• Chlorhexidine

Therapeutic actions: Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic, which exerts specific bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect depending on the concentration. The drug exerts fungicidal, bacteriostatic, bactericidal, antiviral in concentration 0.05%. The drug is stable after per cutaneous administration and remains in the skin in low concentration which is enough to exert bactericidal effect. The drug maintains its activity when mixed with internal fluids like blood, purulence, specific discharge and organic substances. The drug rarely causes allergic reactions, skin and tissue irritation.

Indications:Chlohexidine is used as a medical product in treatment of different infections and for disinfection. The 0,05%-0,2% concentrations of the preparation are be used in:

• Prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections
• Disinfection of skin
• Purulent wounds
• Infected burns
• Bacterial and fungal disease of the skin and mucous membranes including dentistry
• Surgery
• Urology
• Gynecology

Chlorhexidine 0,05% preparations are mainly used for:

• Treatment of wounds and burned skin
• Treatment of infected skin cracks, rough skin and mucous membranes.

Contraindications and cautions: The preparation must not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparations
• Dermatitis

Chlorhexidine should be used with caution in:

• Young age
• Pregnancy
• Lactation period

The preparation must be used with extreme caution in patients with accessible craniocerebral trauma, spinal cord injury or perforation of the tympanic membrane, it must not interact with the endogenous membranes. Avoid contact of the preparation with the eyes. Bactericidal effect of the preparation is increased with temperature.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Chlorhexidine will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

• Allergic reactions
• Dry skin
• Itching
• Dermatitis
• Stickiness of skin
• Photosensibilisation

In treatment of gingivitis:

• Change of enamel color
• Change of taste
• Tooth stone

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Chlorhexidine, please read the information provided with Chlorhexidine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Chlorhexidine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following drugs, home products or groups of drugs:

• Iodine
• Soap
• Bases
• Ethanol
• Anionic substances

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Chlorhexidine with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.