Chlorhexidine digluconate (20%w/v), Chlorocresol, Hexamidine di-isethionate
Indications
Chlorhexidine digluconate (20%w/v), Chlorocresol, Hexamidine di-isethionate is used for:
For reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures. Also for prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients, hand hygiene in health-care personnel, general skin cleanser, and catheter site preparation and care.
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Chlorhexidine digluconate (20%w/v), Chlorocresol, Hexamidine di-isethionate :
Mechanism of Action
Chlorhexidine's antimicrobial effects are associated with the attractions between chlorhexidine (cation) and negatively charged bacterial cells. After chlorhexidine is absorpted onto the organism's cell wall, it disrupts the integrity of the cell membrane and causes the leakage of intracellular components of the organisms.