Chlorhexidine
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Indications for use
- 3. Method of application
- 4. Side effects
- 5. Contraindications
- 6. Release form
- 7. Storage conditions
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Chlorhexidine is a topical antiseptic.
Pharmacological action of Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine has a bactericidal (destroying bacteria) and antiseptic (disinfecting) effect. The drug has pronounced bactericidal properties. Many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms are highly sensitive to it. According to reviews, Chlorhexidine has a good ability to stop the growth and division of fungi. Fungistatic activity of the drug is manifested in relation to trichophytes (ringworm pathogens), dermatophytes (causing skin diseases) and Candida fungi.
Indications for the use of Chlorhexidine
This drug is widely used for treating the hands of surgeons and the operating field, as well as for cold sterilization of surgical instruments.
Chlorhexidine treatment of inflammation of the bladder - cystitis is justified. In this case, the drug is used to flush the bladder and injected into it through a urinary catheter.
According to the instructions, Chlorhexidine can also be used in obstetric and gynecological practice. It is used in the following cases:
• For the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis, etc.);
• Treatment of colpitis of various etiology and bacterial vaginosis;
• For the prevention of the development of various infectious and inflammatory complications (before surgery, abortion, childbirth, intrauterine examinations, IUD insertion, diathermocoagulation of cervical erosion).
How to use Chlorhexidine
According to the instructions, Chlorhexidine is used to treat the hands of surgeons, the operating field and cold sterilization of surgical instruments. In this case, the ready-made 20% solution of Chlorhexidine is diluted in a ratio of 1 to 40 with ethyl alcohol (70%). Hands are washed in the resulting solution for three minutes, and the operating field is wiped twice with an interval of two minutes. For sterilization, the instruments must be completely immersed in the solution for two minutes. According to the instructions for Chlorhexidine, sterilization of instruments can also be carried out with its 0.02% aqueous solution. In this case, the exposure is increased to half an hour.
For the treatment of Chlorhexidine cystitis, only aqueous sterile solutions are used. One procedure consumes 300.0-400.0 ml of a 0.2% solution. Washing is done once a day. Usually, 5 to 12 procedures are prescribed.
For the treatment of vaginal bacteriosis and colpitis, the drug is used intravaginally. With the patient in the supine position, one suppository is injected into the vagina twice a day. Chlorhexidine treatment is continued for 5 to 20 days.
The use of Chlorhexidine is also possible for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. It is necessary to insert 1 suppository into the vagina no later than two hours after accidental sexual intercourse.
Side effects
According to reviews, Chlorhexidine can lead to the development of the following side effects: passing itching and dry skin, skin inflammation (dermatitis).
Contraindications
• Individual intolerance;
• Dermatitis.
According to the instructions, Chlorhexidine should be used with caution in children, in pregnant and lactating women.
Chlorhexidine release form
Chlorhexidine is available in the form of a 20% aqueous solution in plastic bottles with a capacity of 500 ml. The drug is also available in the form of vaginal suppositories containing 0.04 g of a 20% solution of Chlorhexidine bigluconate.
Storage conditions
Chlorhexidine is stored at room temperature, protected from light, out of the reach of children.
Chlorhexidine: prices in online pharmacies
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 10 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. 12 RUB Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. 12 RUB Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 13 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 14 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 14 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 18 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 20 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine Renewal 0.05% solution for local and external use 10 ml 5 pcs. RUB 31 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 46 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine Renewal 0.05% solution for local and external use 10 ml 10 pcs. RUB 60 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine Vialine spray fl. 45ml RUB 68 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine Vialine spray for topical application 45 ml 1 pc. RUB 68 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use with a spray nozzle 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 86 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine 0.05% solution for local and external use with urological nozzle 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 96 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine (suppositories) 16 mg vaginal suppositories 10 pcs. RUB 103 Buy |
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Chlorhexidine (suppositories) 16 mg vaginal suppositories 10 pcs. 124 RUB Buy |
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Chlorhexidine Vialine ready-made rinse mouthwash solution 200 ml 1 pc. 129 RUB Buy |
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Chlorhexidine Vialine ready-to-use rinse fl. 200ml 132 RUB Buy |
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Chlorhexidine vaginal suppositories. 16mg 10 pcs. Pharmproject 135 RUB Buy |
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WATERDENT (Waterdent) spray for oral cavity chlorhexidine with mint flavor bottle 15ml 158 RUB Buy |
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Rinse Waterdent (Waterdent) for oral cavity Chlorhexidine wasps mint flavor 500 ml 163 r Buy |
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Panthenol plus chlorhexidine cream 5% 50 g 1 pc. 183 r Buy |
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Panthenol Plus chlorhexidine cream 5% tube 50g 187 r Buy |
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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
