chlorhexidine (Peridex, Hibiclens, Nolvasan, Bactigras, Arlacide H)

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Introduction

Tradename: Peridex, Hibiclens.

Indications

* does not reduce nosocomial infection in critically ill ICU patients[4]

Dosage

  • dental rinse (Peridex)
    • swish 15 mL undiluted oral rinse around in mouth for 30 sec, then expectorate
    • do NOT swallow
    • use twice daily in the treatment of gingivitis
    • precede use by brushing & flossing
  • topical agent for use on skin

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References

  1. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  2. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  3. 3.0 3.1 Deprecated Reference
  4. 4.0 4.1 Noto MJ et al Chlorhexidine Bathing and Health Care-Associated Infections. A Randomized Clinical Trial; JAMA. Published online January 20, 2015 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25602496 <Internet> http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2091544
    Pittet D, Angus DC Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing for Critically Ill Patients. A Note of Caution. JAMA. Published online January 20, 2015. <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25603492 <Internet> http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2091541
  5. 5.0 5.1 FDA Safety Alert. Feb 2, 2017 Chlorhexidine Gluconate: Drug Safety Communication - Rare But Serious Allergic Reactions. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm539575.htm

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