Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Betasept
- Biopatch wChlorhexidine Gluconate
- Chlorostat
- Dyna-Hex
- Dyna-Hex2
- Hibiclens
- Hibistat
- Operand Chg Surgical Scrub Brush
- Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Operand Closed Loop Chg Scrub
Canadian Brand Name
- Stanhexidine Solution
- Stanley Chlorhexidine Tinted
- Stanley Chlorhexidine Untinted
Descriptions
Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is used to clean the skin after an injury, before surgery, or before an injection. Chlorhexidine is also used to clean the hands before a procedure. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Pad
- Solution
- Liquid
- Gel/Jelly
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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