An aqueous solution of chlorhexidine bigluconate belongs to the category of therapeutic agents for topical use. The drug has a very wide range of therapeutic activity. In particular, it has a disinfectant and antiseptic effect. The medication is considered one of the most active drugs in its group.
The medicine is able to penetrate into the intracellular membranes of bacterial cells, precipitate on the cytoplasm and invade the function of the membranes. Chlorhexidine bigluconate (the instructions for use contain such information) affects many strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, anaerobes and aerobes (salmonella, staphylococcus, streptococcus, E. coli and others). The drug can exhibit (in accordance with the concentration) both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects.
Application
Chlorhexidine bigluconate (0.05% concentration) is recommended for the disinfection and sterilization of instruments, instruments, equipment, the hands of the surgeon and for processing the surgical field. A medication is prescribed for the treatment of purulent wounds, inflammatory diseases of the mouth, infected burns, pyoderma. An 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 for use recommends for the treatment of pruritus vulva, erosion of the uterine neck, colpitis, vaginitis and other infectious inflammatory diseases.
Contraindications
The drug is not recommended for individual intolerance, including a history of. Caution when using should be observed with dermatitis, during lactation, during pregnancy and in childhood.
Side effects
Chlorhexidine bigluconate (instructions for use warns about this) can provoke tartar deposits, a local irritation reaction, and sticky hands within three or five minutes after treatment. Negative effects include dermatitis, itching, or dry skin. In the treatment of gingivitis, taste disturbance, enamel staining is likely. Due to intolerance, a skin allergic reaction in the form of rashes may appear. The drug "Chlorhexidine bigluconate" (instructions for use indicates this) can provoke photosensitivity.
additional information
With an increase in temperature, an increase in the effect of the drug is noted. Chlorhexidine bigluconate instructions for use prohibit the use of iodine at the same time with drugs to avoid the appearance of dermatitis. Caution is required for open TBI, injuries in the spinal cord, and perforation in the tympanic membrane. The solution should not be allowed to enter the surface of the meninges and into the inner ear. Hand disinfection does not replace the use of sterile gloves. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water. The use of the medication simultaneously with other antiseptic agents can cause mutual inactivation.