What is Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride?
Cleansing skin and wound areas. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride is a topical antimicrobial. It works by reacting with the microbial cell surface, destroying the cell membrane, and killing the cell.
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride indications
mouth and throat disorders
How should I use Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride?
Use Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- To cleanse the skin, thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly.
- If you miss a dose of Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride.
Uses of Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride in details
Garlic has been used for hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Consult your doctor for more information if you have heart disease or high blood pressure. Garlic has also been used to prevent tick bites.
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The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
How to use Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride description
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride mouthwash contains chlorhexidine digluconate 1% v/v, equivalent to chlorhexidine gluconate solution 0.2% w/v. It also contains ethanol, macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, sorbitol, flavour and water.
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride dosage
Surgical scrub Pre-op hand disinfection Wet hands, apply 5 mL undiluted scrub & wash for 1 min. Clean fingernails & rinse thoroughly. Apply a further 5 mL & wash for 2 min. Rinse thoroughly & dry. As an antiseptic skin cleanser Wash area to be cleaned. Apply sufficient undiluted scrub & wash for 1 min. Rinse thoroughly & dry. Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride Hand Rub soln Apply 3 mL to hands, spread thoroughly & rub vigorously until dry. Use undiluted. Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride Pink Pre-op skin disinfection prior to minor surgical procedures Apply topically.
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride interactions
Chlorhexidine is incompatible with the soap, and detergents containing anionic group (saponins, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose).
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride ICPA Health Products is compatible with any medication containing cationic group (cetrimonium bromide, benzalkonium chloride).
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride?
Salbutamol
The adverse reactions to salbutamol are similar in nature to reactions to other sympathomimetic agents. The most frequent adverse reactions to salbutamol are nervousness, tremor, headache, tachycardia, and palpitations. Less frequent adverse reactions are muscle cramps, insomnia, nausea, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, restlessness, irritability, chest discomfort, and difficulty in micturition.
Rare cases of urticaria, angio-oedema, rash, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal oedema have been reported after the use of salbutamol.
In addition, salbutamol, like other sympathomimetic agents, can cause adverse reactions such as hypertension, angina, vomiting, vertigo, central nervous system stimulation, unusual taste, and drying or irritation of the oropharynx.
Bromhexine
Bromhexine`s pharmacological action may lead to gastric irritation. A transient rise in serum aminotransferase values has been reported due to bromhexine.
Side effects include fear, anxiety, restlessness, tremor, insomnia, confusion, irritability, weakness and psychotic states. Appetite may be reduced and nausea and vomiting may occur. Hypotension with dizziness and fainting and flushing may occur. Other effects that may occur include difficulty in micturition and urinary retention; dyspnoea; weakness; headache; disturbances of glucose metabolism; and sweating and hypersalivation. Muscle cramps or twitching, or unpleasant taste may occur.
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride?
Hypersensitivity reactions to chlorhexidine or to any of the ingredients of Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride.
Active ingredient matches for Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride:
Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride
List of Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Contact (Italy) | |
| Liquid; Topical; Chloroxylenol 0.5% (Vaas) | |
| Nolargin (Belgium) | |
References
- DailyMed. "CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "chlorhexidine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "chlorhexidine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00878 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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