Chlorhexidine - instructions for use, dose, side effects, contraindications

Antiseptic, active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (Treponema pallidum, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia spp., Ureaplasma spp., Bacteroides fragilis); protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis); viruses Herpes-virus (Herpes simplex 2 type). Preserves activity (although somewhat decreased) in the presence of blood, pus.

Pharmacokinetics:With local and external use is almost not absorbed

Indications:

Prevention of sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes). Disinfection of purulent wounds, infected burn surfaces; treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology (urethritis, urethroprostatitis), dentistry (gingivitis, stomatitis, aphthae, periodontitis, alveolitis).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity, dermatitis.

Carefully:

Children's age, pregnancy, lactation.

Pregnancy and lactation:

Use with caution.

Dosing and Administration:

Outwardly. Locally. It is used in the form of irrigation, rinses and applications - 5-10 ml of the drug is applied to the affected surface of the skin or mucous membranes with an exposure of 1-3 minutes 2-3 times per day (on a tampon or by irrigation).

For the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, the drug is effective if it is used no later than 2 hours after sexual intercourse. The contents of the vial to enter the urethra: men (2-3 ml), women (1-2 ml) and in the vagina (5-10 ml) for 2-3 min. Treat the skin of the inner surfaces of the hips, pubic area, genitals. After the procedure, do not urinate for 2 hours. Complex treatment of urethritis and urethroprostatitis is carried out by injecting into the urethra 2-3 ml 1-2 times a day, the course - 10 days, the procedure is prescribed every other day.

Side effects:

Allergic reactions, dry skin, itchy skin, dermatitis, stickiness of hands (within 3-5 min), photosensitization. In the treatment of gingivitis - staining the enamel of the teeth, deposition of tartar, a violation of taste.

Overdose:

Symptoms: increased side effects

Treatment; with accidental ingestion is almost not absorbed (it is necessary to do gastric lavage and to bind the drug in the gastrointestinal tract it is recommended to use milk, raw egg, gelatin). If necessary, symptomatic therapy is performed.

Interaction:

It is not recommended simultaneous use with iodine-containing drugs if they are administered intravaginally.It is not compatible with detergents containing an anionic group (saponins, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose), and soaps. The presence of soap can inactivate chlorhexidine, so before using the drug, soap residues should be thoroughly washed off. Ethanol strengthens the effectiveness of the drug.

Special instructions:Avoid getting the drug inside the wound in patients with open craniocerebral trauma, spinal cord injuries, perforation of the tympanic membrane. In case of contact with the eye mucous membrane, rinse thoroughly and thoroughly with water. The ingestion of hypochlorite bleaching substances on tissues that previously were in contact with the containing chlorhexidine drugs, can contribute to the appearance of brown spots on them. The bactericidal effect is enhanced with an increase in temperature. At a temperature above 100 ° C the drug is partially decomposed.

Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:There is no information.

Form release / dosage:

Solution for topical and topical application 0.05 %

Packaging:

For 2 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml in a tube with a high-pressure polyethylene valve or low-density polyethylene, or polyethylene for medical purposes. To 50 ml, 100 ml in bottles-droppers polymer.On a tube-droppers, bottles-droppers paste labels or the text of a label put directly on a tube-dropper. Each vial-dropper or 1, 2 tubes of a dropper of 10 ml or 5 tubes-droppers for 5 ml, or 5, 10 tubes-droppers for 2 ml, 10 ml with instructions for use are placed in a pack.

Storage conditions:

In a place protected from light, out of reach of children, at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:

3 years. Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:LP-000182

Date of registration:21.01.2011

The owner of the registration certificate:UPDATE OF PFC, CJSC UPDATE OF PFC, CJSC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

UPDATE, PFC CJSC Russia

Information update date: & nbsp26.09.2015

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Chlorhexidine (Chlorhexidine)