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  2. Chlorhexidine - Wikipedia

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    Chlorhexidine[1] is a disinfectant and antiseptic with the molecular formula C 22 H 30 Cl 2 N 10, which is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to disinfect surgical instruments. [2] . It is also used for cleaning wounds, preventing dental plaque, treating yeast infections of the mouth, and to keep urinary catheters from blocking. [3] .

  3. Chlorhexidine topical Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com

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    Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria. Chlorhexidine topical (for the skin) is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery, injection, or skin injury. Chlorhexidine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

  4. Chlorhexidine (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Chlorhexidine is used to treat gingivitis. It helps to reduce the inflammation (redness) and swelling of your gums and to reduce gum bleeding. Gingivitis is caused by the bacteria that grow in the coating (plaque) that forms on your teeth between tooth brushings.

  5. Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouth And Throat: Uses, Side Effects ......

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    This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs...

  6. Chlorhexidine gluconate is an over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptic used to clean and prepare skin for injections, surgeries, and other procedures. It is also available as a prescription oral rinse to ...

  7. Chlorhexidine (topical application route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is used to clean the skin after an injury, before surgery, or before an injection. Chlorhexidine is also used to clean the hands before a procedure.

  8. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic used to sterilize for surgeries and in healthcare practice, to reduce pocket depth in periodontitis, and to treat gingivitis.

  9. Find out how chlorhexidine treats mouth ulcers, throat infections and skin infections and how to use it. NHS medicines information on chlorhexidine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

  10. Chlorhexidine package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology.

  11. Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: Uses and Side Effects - Healthline

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    Chlorhexidine gluconate is a prescription germicidal mouthwash that decreases bacteria in your mouth. A 2017 study suggests chlorhexidine is the most effective antiseptic mouthwash to date....