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Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria.
Chlorhexidine topical (for the skin) is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery , injection, or skin injury.
Chlorhexidine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria.
Chlorhexidine topical (for the skin) is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery , injection, or skin injury.
Chlorhexidine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use chlorhexidine topical if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use chlorhexidine topical if you have any allergies to food, dyes, animals, or medicines.
It is not known whether chlorhexidine topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether chlorhexidine topical passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Be very careful when using chlorhexidine topical on a child younger than 2 months old. This medicine may cause severe irritation or chemical burns on a very young child.
Side Effects
Chlorhexidine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, severe skin rash ; wheezing , difficult breathing; cold sweats, severe dizziness; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chlorhexidine topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using chlorhexidine topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
severe burning, itching , or redness; blistering or peeling; swelling or severe skin rash; or any other severe irritation of treated skin.
Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Chlorhexidine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have: hives, severe skin rash; wheezing, difficult breathing; cold sweats, severe dizziness; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
High Risk Groups
Chlorhexidine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have: hives, severe skin rash; wheezing, difficult breathing; cold sweats, severe dizziness; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Adult Dosage
0.02 to 4 % (2 (2.01)) As recommended. Topical — As Required
Child Dosage
0.02 to 0.05 % (0.035 (0.035)) As recommended. Topical — As Required
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied chlorhexidine. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Topical Soln Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
