Skin cleansing procedure.

Chlorhexidine gluconate provides antiseptic and antimicrobial effect with rapid bactericidal action against wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other component of the product.

C (FDA) A (AUS)

Compatible with breastfeeding.(WHO).
Infant risk is minimal.(MDX).

Common:
Gastrointestinal: Dental calculus, Staining of tooth (oral rinse, up to 56% ), Taste sense altered, Toothache (periodontal chip, 50.7% )
Neurologic: Headache (periodontal chip, 27.1% )
Respiratory: Upper respiratory infection (periodontal chip, 28.4% )
Serious:
Immunologic: Anaphylaxis

(general skin or wound cleansing) rinse area to be cleansed with water, apply minimum amount of 4% solution necessary to cover skin or wound area and wash gently, then rinse
(personnel handwash) wet hands, wash with 5 mL of 4% solution for 15 seconds; rinse and dry
(preoperative skin preparation) 4% solution applied for at least 2 minutes, dry and repeat for 2 minutes
(surgical hand scrub) apply 5 mL of 4% solution and scrub for 3 minutes, rinse thoroughly, then repeat, rinse, and dry