Antiseptics are one of the most popular groups of drugs that are used for many diseases. The drug "Chlorhexidine" is very popular. The form of release of the medication can be chosen depending on the pathological condition that has been encountered.
Solution medicine
Among doctors of various specialties, the drug "Chlorhexidine bigluconate" remains in demand. Release form - solution. The role of the active component is the substance of the same name. In addition, the composition of the medicine includes simple purified water. The drug "Chlorhexidine bigluconate" is a popular antiseptic. The substance shows high activity against gram-positive and gram-negative pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, chlorhexidine inhibits the activity of pathogenic viruses and fungi.
The plus is that the drug retains its effect in the presence of blood of other organic substances. But with soap, the medicine is easily washed off. The medicine in the form of a solution should not get into the eyes, otherwise severe irritation will develop.
Indications and contraindications
Why can Chlorhexidine be used? The form of the solution is indicated for use in many branches of medicine. The medicine is widely used in gynecology. The drug is used for preventive purposes in order to avoid the development of sexually transmitted diseases. Using a solution, the affected surface is treated with cervical erosion.
The tool is used in other branches of medicine. Using "Chlohexidine" you can reduce the likelihood of spreading a bacterial infection with colpitis, gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis. The use of a solution of “Chlorhexidine” is due to its clearly expressed antiseptic properties. The medication is popular with dentists. Using the tool, tools and removable dentures are processed. The medication is used to care after surgical patients.
Using "Chlohexidine" is the treatment of the wound surface after burns and injuries. The medication is also used to treat the hands of medical personnel before conducting medical or diagnostic measures. The plus is that the medicine has practically no contraindications. In rare cases, patients may develop hypersensitivity to the main component. Dosage depends on indications.
"Chlorhexidine" for the mouth
It is also a colorless solution that is widely used for diseases of the oral cavity. The role of the active component, as in the previous case, is chlorhexidine bigluconate. The drug quickly inhibits the reproduction and full functioning of pathogenic bacteria, yeast-like microorganisms, viruses, and dermatophytes. The drug gently cleanses the skin and mucous membranes without causing irritation.
The principle of action of the drug is based on the harmful effects of the main component on the cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms. Microorganisms that provoke the onset of the disease die within a few minutes after surface treatment with a chlorhexidine solution. And those microorganisms that do not die can no longer fully reproduce. The drug is even more effective when the temperature rises. However, when the indicators reach +100 degrees Celsius, the medication begins to partially decompose.
The plus is that the effectiveness of the medication does not decrease in the presence of blood and pus, unlike other antiseptics. The medicine does not enter the systemic circulation, therefore, it may well be used to treat pregnant women and children.
Use of the drug for diseases of the oral cavity
The drug "Chlorhexidine" for rinsing the mouth is very popular. If we talk about respiratory diseases, then most often it is the tonsils that take the first blow. Pathogenic microflora rapidly multiplies on the mucosa, causing pain and fever. A high-quality antiseptic will come to the rescue. However, instructions for use should be carefully studied before using the Chlorhexidine solution. Rinsing the mouth in adults and children is performed differently.
For adult patients, a drug with a concentration of the active component of 0.05% is perfect. In this case, the medication should not be additionally diluted with water. If it was possible to purchase a drug with a concentration of 0.2%, the solution is diluted with purified water in a ratio of 1: 1. Children in this way should be diluted with a 5% solution. Failure to comply with these recommendations will lead to irritation of the mucosa, the disease may worsen.
How to gargle?
The tactics of treatment depend on the diagnosis. If the throat becomes inflamed, it is important that the medication gets on the tonsils. The average duration of contact of chlorhexidine with the mucosa is about 30 seconds. Do not rinse longer to avoid irritation.
The oral cavity must be carefully prepared for the procedure. Teeth should be thoroughly cleaned using toothpaste and floss, rinse your mouth with warm boiled water. Immediately after using the treatment solution, it is recommended to refrain from eating food for an hour. Thus, it will be possible to prolong the therapeutic effect.
What happens if you swallow a solution?
Proper gargling is a simple task. However, adults can accidentally swallow a solution during the treatment procedure, not to mention children. Do not panic. A medicine that just got into the stomach will not have time to absorb. If it was possible to swallow a large amount of the solution, it will be possible to get rid of it with the help of artificially induced vomiting. Previously, the patient is given a drink of water (two glasses for a child and four glasses for an adult). Then, with the help of two fingers, a gag reflex is caused.
Under what circumstances can I not use the drug?
The chlorhexidine medicine is relatively harmless. Any form of release can be used in both children and adults. However, as an antiseptic, the drug is not indicated for all diseases. The medication categorically can not be used for washing the eyes with conjunctivitis and other inflammatory processes. The active ingredient can cause severe irritation of the mucosa. If the solution accidentally gets into your eyes, wash yourself with plenty of clean water.
With open craniocerebral injuries, the drug Chlorhexidine is also not used. A medication can provoke the development of serious side effects when it enters the meninges. No medication is used to treat otitis media if the eardrum is damaged.
Chlorhexidine for surface treatment
Chlorhexidine is widely used for antiseptic surface treatment. The release form is selected liquid (solution or spray). The safest and most convenient to use when processing tools is a 0.5% solution. An even more concentrated preparation (1%) can be used to process surgical devices. Such a drug is capable of not only inhibiting the reproduction of pathogenic microflora, but also destroying it.
In cosmetology, Chlorhexidine spray is widely used. The release form of such a plan attracts specialists due to ease of use. If you need to process your hands or a working tool, you just need to spray the spray over the desired surface.
Candles "Chlorhexidine"
The medicine is widely used in gynecology. “Chlorhexidine can flush internal and external genital organs. However, reviews show that using a medicine in this form of release is not entirely convenient. Chlorhexidine suppositories are popular.
The medication is intended for intravaginal use. Candles are exclusively for female patients. The medication can be used for prophylactic purposes if it is necessary to protect yourself from a sexually transmitted infection (gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, etc.). Candles are widely used before surgical treatment of gynecological diseases, as well as before childbirth and abortion. The drug "Chlorhexidine" in the form of suppositories reduces the likelihood of infection in the organs of the reproductive system of a woman after installing an intrauterine device.
For therapeutic purposes, the drug is prescribed for bacterial vaginosis, colpitis, thrush. The medicine has practically no contraindications. In rare cases, an allergic reaction to the active ingredient may develop. During pregnancy and lactation, an antiseptic should be used under the supervision of a doctor. In pediatric gynecology Chlorhexidine suppositories are not used.
In order to avoid the development of side effects, the drug should be used correctly. For therapeutic purposes, one suppository is administered twice a day for a week. For the prevention of genital infections, a candle must be inserted no later than two hours after unprotected sexual intercourse.
“Chlorhexidine” is a truly effective and popular remedy. However, a good effect can only be achieved with proper use.