Chlorhexidine (Topical Application Route)

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Chlorhexidine (Topical Application Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Betasept
  • Biopatch w/Chlorhexidine Gluconate
  • Chlorostat
  • Dyna-Hex
  • Dyna-Hex2
  • Hibiclens
  • Hibistat
  • Operand Chg Surgical Scrub Brush
  • Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate
  • Operand Closed Loop Chg Scrub

Canadian Brand Names

  • Stanhexidine Solution
  • Stanley Chlorhexidine Tinted
  • Stanley Chlorhexidine Untinted

Description

Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is used to clean the skin after an injury or before surgery. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Dressing
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Lotion
  • Solution
  • Liquid
  • Pad
  • Sponge
  • Cream
Before Using

DR602405

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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