Chlorhexidine Gluconate

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Overview:

Chlorhexidine Gluconate
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Chlorhexidine, a topical antimicrobial agent, is used orally to treat mucositis, mouth infections, denture stomatitis, ulcerative stomatitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG), gingivitis, periodontitis and topically as an antiseptic and disinfectant. For reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures; For prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients; hand hygiene in health-care personnel; general skin cleanser; and catheter site preparation and care.

Mechanism Of Action:
Chlorhexidine's antimicrobial effects are associated with the attractions between chlorhexidine (cation) and negatively charged bacterial cells. After chlorhexidine is absorpted onto the organism's cell wall, it disrupts the integrity of the cell membrane and causes the leakage of intracellular components of the organisms.

News Articles on Chlorhexidine

New Clinical Study Proves Skinvisible's DermSafe Kills the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
The active ingredient in DermSafe is chlorhexidine gluconate 4%, which has been safely used in hospital surgery rooms worldwide for over fifty years as a ... CNNMoney.com (press release)

Dental products put to the test  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
These products including GUM Summit+ Toothbrush, GUM Soft-Picks, and GUM Alcohol Free Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. The products were chosen from a ... Dentistry IQ

Rate of Skin Infections in High School and College Athletes Continues to  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
H1N1 or seasonal flu, it is often recommended that athletes wash with cleansers that contain 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). ... PR Newswire (press release)

Ultrasound Guidance Versus Electrical Stimulation for Femoral Perineural ...  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
Landmarks were drawn for all patients; the area was cleansed with chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol (ChloraPrep One-Step; Medi-Flex Hospital ... Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (subscription)

3M launches Tegaderm CHG Antimicrobial IV Securement Dressing at Patient ...  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
The dressing integrates the powerful antimicrobial action of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) with the high performance of a Tegaderm dressing, ... AME Info

Manipal Cure and Care launches 'Hand Sanitiser'  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
Thus taking overall merits and cost factors in to consideration, a combination of Iso Propyl Alcohol, 1-propanol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate to ensure rapid ... Online PR News (press release)

ETHICON Introduces New Product Enhancement and Packaging for...  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
11 /PRNewswire/ -- ETHICON, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company, today announced that BIOPATCH((R)) Protective Disk with CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) will. Business Exchange

New Data Show ChloraPrep(R) Significantly More Effective Than ...  -  ‎Aug 25, 2009‎
After antisepsis with ChloraPrep (2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol), only seven percent of skin cultures tested positive PR Newswire (press release)

School-Age Children, Pregnant Women and Health Care Workers: Take ...  -  ‎Aug 12, 2009‎
Cleansers that contain 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bond to the skin and continue to actively kill germs for up to six hours. PR Newswire (press release)

Ten Tips for Protecting Your Kids and Family from the Swine Flu  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Cleansers that contain 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bond to the skin and continue to actively kill germs for up to six hours after use. HealthNewsDigest.com

A breath of fresh air  -  ‎Aug 6, 2009‎
Over the counter mouthwashes such as chlorhexidine gluconate can change the bacterial flora count but side effects can include deterioration in taste Easier (press release)

Ultrasound Guidance Versus Electrical Stimulation for ...  -  ‎Aug 26, 2009‎
Landmarks were drawn for all patients; the area was cleansed with chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol (ChloraPrep One-Step; Medi-Flex Hospital Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (subscription)

In the Literature  -  13 Jul 2009
Clinical question: Does dressing vascular catheters with chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated sponges (CHGIS) reduce rates of catheter-related infections, The Hospitalist Online

Hand Washing with 4% CHG Antiseptic Kills Flu Viruses  -  ‎Jun 24, 2009‎
NORCROSS, Ga., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand washing with a 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) antiseptic hand washing product is one effective way to stop the PR Newswire (press release)

Chlorhexidine gluconate–impregnated sponges reduced rate of ...  -  ‎Apr 14, 2009‎
...“Use of chlorhexidine gluconate–impregnated dressings decreases the rate of major catheter-related infection when the baseline rate is lower than two per HemOncToday

Use Of Antibacterial Associated With Reduced Risk Of Catheter ...  -  ‎Mar 31, 2009‎
Use of a chlorhexidine gluconate–impregnated sponge (CHGIS) as part of the dressing over the skin at the site of insertion of the intravascular catheter may Science Daily (press release)

Causes of Periodontal Disease  -  ‎Apr 1, 2009‎
...daily can save you from serious gum problems: • Use antiseptic mouthwash with chlorhexidine gluconate or hydrogen peroxide as directed by your dentist. Best Syndication

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Clinical Intervention Eliminates Heel Ulcer Incidents in ICU  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Sage is pioneering Interventional Patient Hygiene with industry-leading brands such as Toothette(R) oral care, Sage(R) 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths for PR Newswire (press release)

Steps to Lower Your Chance of Getting a Hospital Acquired Infection  -  Jan 31, 2009
Also see the study by Daryl S. Paulson, "Efficacy Evaluation of a 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate as a Full-Body Shower Wash," published by the Association for InjuryBoard.com,

What treatments work for recurrent mouth ulcers?  -  Jan 21, 2009
Hunter L, Addy M. Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in the management of minor aphthous stomatitis. British Dental Journal. 1987; 162: 106-110. guardian.co.uk,

AquaDent Pet Oral Health Product Contains Deadly Xylitol  -  Jan 15, 2009
5, Chlorhexidine gluconate. According to Dr. Eric Dunayer, veterinarian and toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, there appears to be a Natural News.com,

What treatments work for bad breath?  -  Jan 21, 2009
We found research to say that chemicals called cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine gluconate work for bad breath. But there's no reason why any brand guardian.co.uk,

Patients' Bath Basins Increase Risk for Hospital-Acquired Infections  -  Jan 29, 2009
Sage is pioneering Interventional Patient Hygiene with industry-leading brands such as Toothette(R) oral care, Sage(R) 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths for PR Newswire (press release),

Experts divided over whether mouthwash is a cancer causer  -  Jan 12, 2009
...hexetidine, methyl salicylate, menthol, chlorhexidine gluconate, benzalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, methylparaben, hydrogen peroxide, TheMedGuru,

New In-Service Training Program Available For Chlorascrub(TM)  -  Nov 13, 2008
Chlorascrubâ„¢ is a preoperative and preinjection(1) skin preparation with a unique 3.15% w/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) / 70% v/v Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) PR Web (press release),

High Growth Reported for the World Pharmaceuticals Market Brief  -  Nov 18, 2008
Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide Oral, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Gabapentin, Ibuprofen, Levothyroxine, Metoprololtartrate, Albuterol nebulizer solution, MarketWatch

Author : Resurgent Health and Medical  -  Sep 30, 2008
Using Resurgent's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill Earthtimes (press release),

Resurgent Health and Medical's handwashing systems removed 99.997 ...  -  Aug 21, 2008
Using Resurgent's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% (CHG2%) sanitizing solution, Resurgent's hand hygiene products remove over 99.9% of pathogens and MarketWatch

Ecolab Introduces Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit to Reduce ...  -  Aug 19, 2008
...(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. today introduced its Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a new product developed for Business Wire (press release),

Ecolab Inc announces shipment of Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit  -  Aug 20, 2008
...declared on 19 August that the company has launched its Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a new product developed Trading Markets (press release),

Company news  -  Aug 19, 2008
Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, introduced its Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a new product developed for hospitals to Minneapolis Star Tribune,

China Sky One Medical, Inc. Announces 26 New Drugs in Clinical Trials  -  Sep 10, 2008
Three drugs, including Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Compound Chlorhexidine, are gargles for the treatment of toothache; Earthtimes (press release),

Ecolab wants patients to be clean all over  -  Aug 21, 2008
The kits, which contain a 4-ounce bottle of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) skin disinfectant, two wrapped washcloths and cleaning instructions, are expected Minneapolis Star Tribune,

Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Could Silver-Coated ...  -  Aug 19, 2008
Prevention of nosocomial infection in cardiac surgery by decontamination of the nasopharynx and oropharynx with chlorhexidine gluconate: a randomized Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),

SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. CEO Interviewed Live on Steve ...  -  Aug 19, 2008
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) recently introduced its Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a new product developed for Financial News USA (press release),

MedWatch - 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative ...  -  07 Aug 2008
Sage Products informed healthcare professionals of the voluntary recall of limited lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin RMGH Health News,

Meritech's CleanTech(R) ELF and CleanTech(R) IC receive NSF ...  -  Aug 5, 2008
Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs MarketWatch

Hospitals, Healthcare Providers Will Save with Premier ...  -  Jul 11, 2008
Thee 36-month contracts, effective August 1, 2008, are available to all acute care and continuum of care members of the Premier healthcare alliance. MarketWatch

FDA warns against boguss cancer cures  -  Jul 16, 2008
Sage Products announced a voluntary recall of limited lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation product that was Gridley Herald,

Resurgent Health and Medical Launches CleanTracker at APIC Annual ...  -  Jul 8, 2008
Using Resurgent’s proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill Business Wire (press release),

Sage Products Inc. Recalls 2 Percent Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth ...  -  03 Jul 2008
SAGE PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIMITED LOTS OF 2% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (CHG) CLOTH PATIENT PREOPERATIVE SKIN PREPARATION PRODUCT. US Recall News (press release),

Sage Products Recalls Medical Device for Bacterial Contamination  -  Jul 1, 2008
Sage Products Inc. has issued a recall of some lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation because it could be Newsinferno.com,

Company recalls preoperative skin preparation cloth  -  Jul 1, 2008
A recall of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloth patient preoperative skin preparation has been announced by Sage Products Inc., the manufacturer of the AAP News (subscription)

PDI Donates Infection Prevention Supplies To Direct Relief  -  Jun 14, 2008
Chlorascrubâ„¢ is the only FDA approved Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) product available for use prior to surgery and injection, consisting of 3.15% Emediawire (press release),

Meritech's CleanTech Handwashing System Used at Mike's Pizza in ...  -  Jun 26, 2008
Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),

Meritech’s CleanTech Handwashing System Used at Mike’s Pizza in ...  -  Jun 26, 2008
Using Meritech’s proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Business Wire (press release),

3M Health Care launches new high-performance surgical mask  -  Jun 24, 2008
Other products include 3Mâ„¢ Avagardâ„¢ (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with EurekAlert (press release),

Meritech Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with New Offices, Staff ...  -  02 Jun 2008
Using Meritech’s proprietary chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle is designed to remove more than 99.9 percent of pathogens Infection Control Today,

Meritech Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with New Offices, Staff ...  -  May 29, 2008
Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),

Risk Factors in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Comparison of Infection ...  -  May 21, 2008
Patients were prepped with betadine solution or DuraPrep Surgical solution (3M, St Paul, Minnesota) or chlorhexidine gluconate solution if they had a Ortho SuperSite,

Meritech's CleanTech Handwashing System to be Used in Newly ...  -  May 19, 2008
Using Meritech’s proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Earthtimes (press release),

Cardinal Health Completes Enturia Acquisition  -  May 15, 2008
The products use proprietary disposable applicators to deliver a clinically preferred concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) that penetrates the WebWire (press release),

Cardinal Health Completes Enturia Acquisition  -  May 12, 2008
The products use proprietary disposable applicators to deliver a clinically preferred concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) that penetrates the CNNMoney.com (press release)

3M buying Canadian medical products maker  -  Apr 1, 2008
The company detailed that buy will bring line of chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol-based products to 3M offering for infection prevention, Bizjournals.com,

3M Acquires Les Entreprises Solumed  -  Apr 1, 2008
The products use chlorhexidine gluconate, or CHG, and alcohol to reduce bacteria. "The addition of Solumed positions 3M for growth in the fast-growing Houston Chronicle,

MRSA Infections Increasing in All Surgical Fields  -  Apr 20, 2008
The recommend taking "every appropriate step" to prevent wound infections in facial plastic surgery, including chlorhexidine gluconate preoperative Occupational Health Safety,

Resurgent Health and Medical announces that Weirton Medical Center ...  -  Apr 14, 2008
Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Business Wire (press release),

New data on 3M's Tegaderm CHG  -  Apr 7, 2008
3Mâ„¢ Tegadermâ„¢ CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressing, demonstrated excellent long-term, surface antimicrobial activity against diverse EurekAlert (press release),

3M acquires Les Entreprises Solumed  -  Apr 1, 2008
The products use chlorhexidine gluconate, or CHG, and alcohol to reduce bacteria. 'The addition of Solumed positions 3M (nyse: MMM - news - people ) for Forbes,

3M Canada Buys Medical Product Developer  -  Apr 1, 2008
Solumed brings a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and alcohol-based line of products to 3M’s offering for infection prevention. “The addition of Solumed Modern Distribution Management,

3M Acquires Les Entreprises Solumed Inc.  -  Apr 1, 2008
Terms of the transaction were not Solumed brings a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and alcohol-based line of products to 3M's already robust core offering for PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),

Cardinal Health Agrees to Acquire Chloraprep® Manufacturer for ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
ChloraPrep® products are cleared by the Food and Drug Administration and use a clinically preferred concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and WebWire (press release),

3M ESPE moisturizing hand antiseptic tackles tough bacteria  -  Feb 29, 2008
It comes in a convenient 500 mL pump bottle, is compatible with chlorhexidine gluconate, and both latex and non-latex gloves. Dental Economics,

Meritech Announces That Jose Pepper's and Cactus Grill Have ...  -  Feb 19, 2008
Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Centre Daily Times,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms:
Bioscrub; Brian Care; C6143; CHEMBANK1360; CHLORHEXIDINE BAS; Chlorhexidin; Chlorhexidin [Czech]; Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine Base; Chlorhexidine Gluconate; Chlorhexidine, Free Base; Chlorhexidinum [Inn-Latin]; Cida-Stat; Cloresidina [Dcit]; Clorhexidina [Inn-Spanish]; Decanoylacetaldehyde Sodium Sulfide; Dyna-Hex; E-Z Scrub; Exidine; Fimeil; HSDB 7196; Hexadol; Hibiclens; Hibidil; Hibiscrub; Hibisol; Hibispray; Hibistat; Hibitane; Microderm; Nolvasan; Oro-Clense; Peridex; Periochip; Periogard; Pharmaseal Scrub Care; Prevacare R; Rotersept; Savloclens; Savlon Babycare; Sodium Houttuyfonamide; Soretol; Steri-Stat; Sterido; Sterilon; Superspray; Tubulicid

Drug Category:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-bacterial Agents; Anti-Infectives; ATC:A01AB03; ATC:B05CA02; ATC:D08AC02; ATC:D09AA12; ATC:R02AA05; ATC:S01AX09; ATC:S02AA09; ATC:S03AA04

Dosage Forms:
Oral rince; Pellet, extended- release; PerioChip (in a biodegradable matrix of hydrolyzed gelatin [cross-linked with glutaraldehyde]) (glycerin) (purified water); CREAM; DRESSING; GEL; LOTION; OINTMEN; SPONGE

Absorption:
absorption of chlorhexidine from the gastrointestinal tract is very poor

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
1-[amino-[6-[amino-[amino-(4-chlorophenyl)amino-methylidene]amino-methylidene]aminohexylimino]methyl]imino-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-methanediamine





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