Chemical formula: C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀ Molecular mass: 505.447 g/mol PubChem compound: 9552079
Chlorhexidine is indicated for:
Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial solution which inhibits the formation of dental plaque.
It is indicated as an aid in the treatment and prevention of gingivitis and in the maintenance of oral hygiene, particularly in situations where toothbrushing cannot be adequately employed (eg following oral surgery, in mentally or physically handicapped patients).
It may also be used in a post-peridontal surgery or treatment* regimen to promote gingival healing.
* NB: Use as part of a post-periodontal treatment regimen has only been adequately studied over the short term and following standard root surface instrumentation.
It is useful in the management of aphthous ulceration and oral candidal infections (eg denture stomatitis and thrush).
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):
Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
For the treatment of minor burns and scalds, scratches, cuts and abrasions, sunburn blisters and infected cracked skin.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):
Chlorhexidine is contraindicated in the following cases:
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