Individual generic drug information

chlorhexidine

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

METRONIDAZOLE + CHLORHEXIDINE

Reference record: Chlorhexidine
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1366
Age groups indexed: 2

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Overview

Extracted information for Chlorhexidine only.

Indications And Dose

CEPTON ® LOTION For skin disinfection in acne ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) ▶Adult: (consult product literature) CEPTON ® SKIN WASH For use as skin wash in acne ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) ▶Adult: (consult product literature) HIBITANE ® PLUS 5% CONCENTRATE SOLUTION General and pre-operative skin disinfection ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) HIBISCRUB ® Pre-operative hand and skin disinfection | General hand and skin disinfection ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: Use as alternative to soap (consult product literature) ▶Adult: Use as alternative to soap (consult product literature) HIBITANE OBSTETRIC ® For use in obstetrics and gynaecology as an antiseptic and lubricant ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: To be applied to skin around vulva and perineum and to hands of midwife or doctor HIBI ® LIQUID HAND RUB+ Hand and skin disinfection ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be used undiluted (consult product literature) ▶Adult: To be used undiluted (consult product literature) HYDREX ® SOLUTION For pre-operative skin disinfection ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) ▶Adult: (consult product literature) HYDREX ® SURGICAL SCRUB For pre-operative hand and skin disinfection | General hand disinfection ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) ▶Adult: (consult product literature) UNISEPT ® For cleansing and disinfecting wounds and burns and swabbing in obstetrics ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) ▶Adult: (consult product literature)

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Contra Indications

Not for use in body cavities

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Cautions

Avoid contact with brain. avoid contact with eyes. avoid contact with meninges. avoid contact with middle ear. use prior to diathermy (alcohol containing skin disinfectants)

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Safety

Extracted information for Chlorhexidine only.

Important Safety Information

MHRA/CHM ADVICE: CHLORHEXIDINE SOLUTIONS: REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CHEMICAL BURNS IN PREMATURE INFANTS (NOVEMBER 2014) In premature infants, use sparingly, monitor for skin reactions, and do not allow solution to pool—risk of severe chemical burns.

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Side Effects

Skin reactions

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Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Chlorhexidine only.

Directions For Administration

HIBITANE ® PLUS 5% CONCENTRATE SOLUTION For pre- operative skin preparation, dilute 1 in 10 (0.5%) with alcohol 70%. For general skin disinfection, dilute 1 in 100 (0.05%) with water. Alcoholic solutions not suitable for use before diathermy or on neonatal skin.

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Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Cream ▶Hibitane Obstetric (Derma UK Ltd) Chlorhexidine gluconate 10 mg per 1 gram Hibitane Obstetric 1% cream | 250 ml G £19.23 DT = £19.23 Liquid CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 (For ethanolic solutions (e.g. ChloraPrep ® and Hydrex ® only) EXCIPIENTS: May contain Fragrances ▶Cepton (Boston Healthcare Ltd) Chlorhexidine gluconate 10 mg per 1 ml Cepton 1% medicated skin wash | 150 ml G £34.75 DT = £34.75 ▶HiBiTane Plus (Molnlycke Health Care Ltd) Chlorhexidine gluconate 50 mg per 1 ml HiBiTane Plus 5% concentrate solution | 5000 ml G £14.50 DT = £14.50 ▶Hibi (Molnlycke Health Care Ltd) Chlorhexidine gluconate 5 mg per 1 ml HiBi Liquid Hand Rub+ 0.5% solution | 500 ml G £5.25 DT = £5.25 ▶Hibiscrub (Molnlycke Health Care Ltd) Chlorhexidine gluconate 40 mg per 1 ml HiBiScrub 4% solution | 125 ml G £1.50 | 250 ml G £4.25 DT = £4.25 | 500 ml G £5.25 DT = £5.25 | 5000 ml G £24.00 DT = £24.00 ▶Hydrex (Ecolab Healthcare Division) Chlorhexidine gluconate 5 mg per 1 ml Hydrex pink chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% solution | 600 ml G £4.91 DT = £4.91 Hydrex clear chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% solution | 600 ml G £4.91 DT = £4.91 Chlorhexidine gluconate 40 mg per 1 ml Hydrex 4% Surgical Scrub | 250 ml G £4.47 DT = £4.25 | 500 ml G £4.96 DT = £5.25 ▶Sterets Unisept (Molnlycke Health Care Ltd) Chlorhexidine gluconate 500 microgram per 1 ml Sterets Unisept 0.05% solution 25ml sachets | 25 sachet p £5.54 DT = £5.54 Sterets Unisept 0.05% solution 100ml sachets | 10 sachet p £6.83 DT = £6.83

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Dose text by age group

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Adults

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(consult product literature)

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Adults

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(consult product literature)

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Adults

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Use as alternative to soap (consult product

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Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

To be applied to skin around vulva and

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Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

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To be used undiluted (consult product

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Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

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Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

chlorhexidine

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

METRONIDAZOLE + CHLORHEXIDINE

Reference record: Chlorhexidine
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1366
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Chlorhexidine only.

Indications And Dose

Source page 1366

Contra Indications

Not for use in body cavities

Source page 1366

Cautions

Avoid contact with brain. avoid contact with eyes. avoid contact with meninges. avoid contact with middle ear. use prior to diathermy (alcohol containing skin disinfectants)

Source page 1366

Safety

Extracted information for Chlorhexidine only.

Important Safety Information

Source page 1366

Side Effects

Skin reactions

Source page 1366

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Chlorhexidine only.

Directions For Administration

Source page 1366

Medicinal Forms

Source page 1366

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Use as alternative to soap (consult product

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

To be applied to skin around vulva and

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

To be used undiluted (consult product

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

(consult product literature)

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1366

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.