Generic name: chlorhexidine (topical application route) [ klor-HEX-i-deen ]
Drug classes:Antiseptic and germicides, Mouth and throat products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Betasept
- Biopatch w/Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Chlorostat
- Dyna-Hex
- Dyna-Hex2
- Hibiclens
- Hibistat
- Operand Chg Surgical Scrub Brush
- Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Operand Closed Loop Chg Scrub
In Canada
- Stanhexidine Solution
- Stanley Chlorhexidine Tinted
- Stanley Chlorhexidine Untinted
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Liquid
Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial Cleansing Agent
Uses for Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is used to clean the skin after an injury, before surgery, or before an injection. Chlorhexidine is also used to clean the hands before a procedure. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin.
Before using Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Because of chlorhexidine's potential for causing excessive skin irritation and the risk of increased absorption through the skin, use in children less than 2 months of age is not recommended.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects ...
