Hexetidine
Indications
Hexetidine is used for:
Oral hygiene
Adult Dose
Gargle with 15 mL undiluted for about 30 seconds 2–3 times daily
Nigerian Standard Treatment Guidelines 2016 recommendations:
Periodontitis: Hexetidine mouthwash: Alternate with warm saline mouth rinse
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Mouthwash
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Recommendations on the use of Hexetidine in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Though not associated with teratogenic or adverse neonatal effects, the use of vaginal Hexetidine is considered controversial and an obsolete treatment. It was once used in late pregnancy for reducing neonatal infection from group B streptococcal infections (Weidinger et al., 1991).
References:
1. Weidinger, H., Passloer, H. J., Kovacs, L., & Berle, B. (1991). Advantage of Prophylactic Vaginal Antisepsis by Hexetidine in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde, 51(11), 929–935. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1026238
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Hexetidine :