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What precautions are necessary with chlorhexidine?
Chlorhexidine should not be instilled into the ear. There is one anecdotal report of deafness following use of chlorhexidine in a patient with a perforated eardrum.
Is sodium chloride same as chlorhexidine?
Sodium chloride and chlorhexidine are very different compounds.
What does chlorhexidine kill?
Bacteria and Viruses
Is chlorhexidine identical to sodium chloride?
Definitely not! Chlorhexidine is organic and covalently bonded while sodium chloride is inorganic and ionically bonded.
Why Chlorhexidine is used in tootpast and mouthwashes?
Basicaly chlorhexidine is an antibacterial used as a disinfectant and other applications. It is also used in disinfectants (disinfection of the skin and hands). Chlorhexidine is often used as an active ingredient in mouthwash designed to reduce dental plaque and oral bacteria. Chlorhexidine lasts longer in the mouth than other mouthwashes, which is partly why it is to be preferred over other treatments for gums. So that is the reason for chlorhexidine to be used in tootpast and mouthwash.
Is chlorhexidine a broad spectrum disinfectant?
yes!!
Does chlorhexidine gluconate contain alcohol?
yes
Which of the following substances is used for surgical hand scrubs?
soap The right term would be: chlorhexidine
What substances used in surgical hand scrub?
Chlorhexidine
How much alcohol in peridex?
how much alcohol in chlorhexidine
What to use if allergic to betadine and chlorhexidine?
antibacterial soap
Can you fail a drug test using Chlorhexidine?
yes
