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). Keeps activity (although somewhat reduced) 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-gynecology, urology (urethritis, urethroprostatitis), dentistry (gingivitis, stomatitis, aphthae, paradontitis, alveolitis).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity, dermatitis.

Carefully:

Children's age, pregnancy, lactation.

Dosing and Administration:

Outer, local. 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 with the help of a nozzle to enter the urethra for men (2-3 ml), for women (1-2 ml) and for 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 of the drug 1-2 times a day, the course - 10 days, the procedure is prescribed every other day.

Side effects:

Allergic reactions, dry skin, itching, 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:

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 application with iodine.

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 enhances 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.

If the product gets on the mucous membranes of the eye, they should be washed quickly and thoroughly with water.

The contact 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.

Bactericidal action is enhanced with increasing temperature of the drug. At a temperature above 100 ° C the drug is partially decomposed.

Form release / dosage:

Solution for local and external use 0,05%.

Packaging:

50, in 100 ml amber glass vials, sealed with plastic stoppers and screw caps or screw-closure lid, or aluminum caps or screw-capped plastic with sealing elements.

To 50, 70, 90, 100 ml in polyethylene bottles, sealed with polymer packing and polymer cap screwed with polyethylene.

Each bottle together with the instruction for use is placed in a pack of cardboard box.

Bottles of 50, 70, 90, 100 ml with an equal number of instructions for use are placed in a group box (carton box).

For 500 ml or 1 liter in polyethylene bottles, capped with caps screwed on polyethylene with instructions for use (for hospitals).

For 1 liter in polyethylene terephthalate bottles, capped with caps screwed on polyethylene with instructions for use (for hospitals).

By 3, 5, 10 liters in polyethylene cans with instructions for use (for hospitals).

Storage conditions:

In the dark place at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:

2 years.

Do not use after the time specified on the package.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:LSR-007181/10

Date of registration:27.07.2010

The owner of the registration certificate:LEKAR, LLC LEKAR, LLC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

LEKAR, LLC Russia

Information update date: & nbsp26.09.2015

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Chlorhexidine (Chlorhexidine)