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Chlorhexidine Gluconate [1%]

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Indications

Inflammation

Chlorhexidine Gluconate [1%] cream is an antiseptic cream that also works as a lubricant. Healthcare professionals use it when they examine women during pregnancy or for gynecological problems. The dental gel with Chlorhexidine Gluconate [1%] is used to treat inflamed gums. It kills harmful microorganisms in the mouth. Use it as the dentist directs.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Chlorhexidine is a very potent cationic chemoprophylactic agent, and it works against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Depending on the concentration, it can be either bacteriostatic or bactericidal.

At high concentrations it kills bacteria. The cationic molecule binds to the negatively charged bacterial cell walls and to extramicrobial complexes. At low concentrations it only stops bacterial growth, and it does this by altering the osmotic equilibrium of the bacterial cell, which leads to leakage of potassium and phosphorus.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Chlorhexidine Gluconate cream is safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Healthcare professionals use this cream during a physical examination. Some is spread onto the examiner's gloved hand, and some is applied around the birth canal and perineum of the patient. The cream is for use on the skin or in the vagina only. Take the dental gel in the dose and for the duration your doctor advises. It's an antiseptic that binds strongly to the surface of the teeth, the inner cheeks and the gums. It works by killing the harmful microorganisms that cause swollen gums, tartar, bad odour from the mouth and other mouth infections.