৳ 105/unit
Pack: ৳ 105
৳ 105/unit
Pack: ৳ 105
At a glance
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an antiseptic used for disinfecting hands of doctors, nurses and personnel, disinfecting surgical instruments, disinfecting skin prior to surgery, and disinfecting wound dressings.
Indications
- Hand disinfection (Doctors, Nurses & Personnel)
- Surgical instrument disinfection
- Pre-surgical skin disinfection
- Wound dressing disinfection
- Cleaning contaminated materials
Pharmacology
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a broad-spectrum microbicidal agent. At physiologic pH, chlorhexidine salts dissociate and release the positively charged chlorhexidine cation. The bactericidal effect is a result of the binding of this cationic molecule to negatively charged bacterial cell walls. At low concentrations, it exhibits a bacteriostatic effect; at high concentrations, membrane disruption results in cell death.
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Hand disinfection: Take approximately 3 ml and scrub the entire surface of both hands until dry.
- Surgical instrument disinfection: Place approximately 5 ml in a clean pot and immerse instruments for 2 minutes.
- Skin disinfection (pre-surgery): Apply approximately 3 ml to the skin using cotton and scrub until dry.
- Wound/wound dressing disinfection: Apply approximately 3 ml to cotton and scrub on the wound until dry.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Skin irritation
- Allergic reactions
- Tooth discoloration (with oral use)
- Eye problems (with direct contact)
Use in pregnancy
Safe for use during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Avoid contact with brain, meninges, middle ear or sensitive tissues and eyes.
- Do not inject or use in body cavities.
- Incompatible with soaps and other anionic agents.
- Safe during pregnancy. Safety in lactation is unknown.
Overdose effects
Information on overdosage is not available. Consult a physician if overdose is suspected.
Storage conditions
Keep away from eye, head and meninges & middle ear. Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.