Aqueous solution of chlorhexidine bigluconate belongs to the category of therapeutic and prophylactic agents for topical use. The drug has a very wide spectrum of therapeutic activity. In particular, it has a disinfectant and antiseptic effect. The drug is considered one of the most active drugs in its group.
The drug is able to penetrate the intracellular membranes of bacterial cells, be deposited on the cytoplasm and be introduced into the function of the membranes. Chlorhexidine bigluconate (instructions for use contains such information) has an effect on many strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, anaerobes and aerobes (salmonella, staphylococci, streptococci, Escherichia coli and others). The drug can exhibit (according to concentration) both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects.
Application
Chlorhexidine bigluconate (0.05% concentration) is recommended for disinfection and sterilization of devices, instruments, equipment, surgeon's hands and for processing the surgical field. A medication is prescribed for the treatment of purulent wounds, inflammatory diseases of the mouth, infected burns, pyoderma. Effective drug for the prevention of sexually transmitted pathologies. In particular, a medication is prescribed to prevent gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes (genital), ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, syphilis. Chlorhexidine bigluconate instructions for use recommend for the treatment of vulvar itching, cervical erosion, colpitis, vaginitis and other infectious inflammatory diseases.
Contraindications
The drug is not recommended for individual intolerance, including history. Caution when using should be observed with dermatitis, during lactation, during pregnancy and in childhood.
Side effects
Chlorhexidine bigluconate (instructions for use warns of this) can cause tartar deposits, local irritation reactions, sticky hands within three or five minutes after treatment. Negative effects include dermatitis, itching or dry skin. In the treatment of gingivitis, a violation of taste, staining of the enamel is likely. On the basis of intolerance, a skin allergic reaction in the form of rashes may appear. The drug "Chlorhexidine bigluconate" (instructions for use indicates this) can provoke photosensitivity.
More information
When the temperature rises, there is an increase in the effect of the drug. Chlorhexidinebigluconate instructions for use prohibits the use simultaneously with iodine preparations in order to avoid the appearance of dermatitis. Caution must be exercised in case of open type TBI, injuries in the spinal cord, perforation in the tympanic membrane. Do not allow the solution to get on the surface of the meninges and into the inner ear. Hand disinfection does not replace the use of sterile gloves. If the medicine gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with water. The use of the drug simultaneously with other antiseptic agents may cause mutual inactivation.
