Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Isopropyl Alcohol
Indications
Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Isopropyl Alcohol hand rub is a fast-acting microbicidal preparation that works against a wide spectrum of organisms. It is used to disinfect the clean hands of doctors, nurses and other persons before a surgical procedure or after handling contaminated materials. It is also used to disinfect surgical instruments, to disinfect the skin before surgery or other invasive procedures, and to disinfect wound dressings.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
At normal body pH, chlorhexidine salts break apart and release the positively charged chlorhexidine cation. This cation binds to the negatively charged cell walls of bacteria, and that binding is what gives chlorhexidine its bactericidal effect. At low concentrations the effect is bacteriostatic, meaning it holds bacterial growth in check. At high concentrations the cell membrane is disrupted and the bacterial cell dies.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Isopropyl Alcohol is safe to use in pregnancy. Doctors don't yet know whether it is safe during 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.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.