Disinfectants. Chlorhexidine bigluconate. Instructions for use

An aqueous solution of chlorhexidine digluconatebelongs to the category of therapeutic and prophylactic agents for local use. The drug has a very wide range of therapeutic activity. In particular, it has a disinfectant and antiseptic effect. The drug is considered one of the most active drugs in its group.

The drug is able to penetrate the intracellularcell membranes of bacteria, deposited on the cytoplasm and invade the function of membranes. Chlorhexidine digluconate (instructions for use contains such information) has an effect on many strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, anaerobes and aerobes (Salmonella, staphylococci, streptococci, Escherichia coli and others). The drug may exhibit (in accordance with the concentration) both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects.

Application

Chlorhexidine digluconate (0.05% concentration) is recommended for disinfection and sterilization of devices, instruments, equipment, hands of the surgeon and for the treatment of the surgical field. Medication is prescribed for the treatment of purulent wounds, inflammatory diseases of the mouth, infected burns, pyoderma. Effective drug for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. In particular, they prescribe medication to prevent gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes (genital), ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, syphilis. Chlorhexidine Bigluconate is recommended for use in the treatment of vulvar pruritus, erosion of the uterine cervix, colpitis, vaginitis, and other infectious inflammatory diseases.

Contraindications

The drug is not recommended for individualintolerance, in the history including. Caution when using should be observed with dermatitis, during lactation, during pregnancy and in childhood.

Side effects

Chlorhexidine digluconate (instructions forapplication warns about this) can cause the deposition of tartar, local irritation, stickiness of the hands within three or five minutes after treatment. Negative effects include dermatitis, itching or dry skin. In the treatment of gingivitis is likely a violation of taste, enamel staining. On the ground of intolerance, a skin allergic reaction may appear in the form of rashes. The drug "Chlorhexidine Bigluconate" (instructions for use indicates this) can cause photosensitization.

additional information

When the temperature rises there is an increasedrug action. Chlorhexidine digluconate instructions for use prohibits the use of simultaneous with iodine preparations in order to avoid the appearance of dermatitis. In open type TBI, damage to the spinal cord, perforation in the eardrum, care must be taken. Do not allow the solution to get on the surface of the lining of the brain and into the inner ear. Disinfecting hands does not replace the use of sterile gloves. If the medicine gets into your eyes, immediately rinse them with water. The use of the drug at the same time as other antiseptic agents can cause mutual inactivation.