Solucion Antiseptica Dermoxine

USDailyMed:Chlorhexidine AU:A A01AB03(WHO)B05CA02(WHO),D08AC02(WHO),D09AA12(WHO) (dressing),R02AA05(WHO),S01AX09(WHO),S02AA09(WHO),S03AA04(WHO) AU:S5, S6, S7US:OTC/ Rx-only N,N′′′′1,6-Hexanediylbis[N′-(4-chlorophenyl)(imidodicarbonimidic diamide)] 55-56-1Y 9552079 DB00878Y 2612Y R4KO0DY52L D07668Y CHEBI:3614Y ChEMBL790Y DTXSID2033314 Interactive image Clc1ccc(NC(=N)NC(=N)NCCCCCCNC(=N)NC(=N)Nc2ccc(Cl)cc2)cc1 InChI=1S/C22H30Cl2N10/c23-15-5-9-17(10-6-15)31-21(27)33-19(25)29-13-3-1-2-4-14-30-20(26)34-22(28)32-18-11-7-16(24)8-12-18/h5-12H,1-4,13-14H2,(H5,25,27,29,31,33)(H5,26,28,30,32,34)YKey:GHXZTYHSJHQHIJ-UHFFF​​​‍​​‍​​​​‍​​‍‍AOYSA-NY Chlorhexidineis adisinfectantandantisepticwhich is used forskin disinfectionbefore surgery and to disinfectsurgical instruments.It is also used for cleaningwounds, preventingdental plaque, treatingyeast infections of the mouth, and to keepurinary cathetersfrom blocking.It is used as aliquidor a powder.It is commonly used insaltform, either thegluconateor theacetate. Side effects may include skin irritation,toothdiscoloration, andallergic reactions,although, apart from discoloration, the risk appears to be the same as that forpovidone-iodine.Chlorhexidine rinse is also known to have a bitter metallic aftertaste. Rinsing with water is not recommended as it is known to increase the bitterness.It may cause eye problems if direct contact occurs.Use inpregnancyappears to be safe.Chlorhexidine may come mixed inalcohol,water, orsurfactant solution.It is effective against a range ofmicroorganisms, but does not inactivatespores. Chlorhexidine came into medical use in the 1950sand is availableover the counterin theUnited States.It is on theWorld Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.In 2023, it was the 270th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 900,000 prescriptions.