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ChlorhexidineThis page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Chlorhexidine but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.Overview: Chlorhexidine (when available) Chlorhexidine, a topical antimicrobial agent, is used orally to treat mucositis, mouth infections, denture stomatitis, ulcerative stomatitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG), gingivitis, periodontitis and topically as an antiseptic and disinfectant. For reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures; For prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients; hand hygiene in health-care personnel; general skin cleanser; and catheter site preparation and care. Mechanism Of Action: Chlorhexidine's antimicrobial effects are associated with the attractions between chlorhexidine (cation) and negatively charged bacterial cells. After chlorhexidine is absorpted onto the organism's cell wall, it disrupts the integrity of the cell membrane and causes the leakage of intracellular components of the organisms. News Articles on Chlorhexidine MedWatch - 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative ... - 07 Aug 2008 Sage Products informed healthcare professionals of the voluntary recall of limited lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin RMGH Health News, Cosmo wins US patent for use of its drug delivery technology - 07 Aug 2008 ...diclofenac, thiaprophenic acid, chlorhexidine, benzydamine, tibezonium iodide, cetylpryridium chloride, benzahlkonium chloride and sodium fluoride. Pharmaceutical Business Review Meritech's CleanTech(R) ELF and CleanTech(R) IC receive NSF ... - Aug 5, 2008 Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs MarketWatch Hospitals, Healthcare Providers Will Save with Premier ... - Jul 11, 2008 Thee 36-month contracts, effective August 1, 2008, are available to all acute care and continuum of care members of the Premier healthcare alliance. MarketWatch Dentistry practice running trials on new cavity-fighting varnish - Jul 24, 2008 So far, he added, the trials for the chlorhexidine varnish have received positive reviews from patients. “It’s really changed the whole tenor of the Westborough News, Study shows Embrace Wetbond inhibits bacteria - Jul 8, 2008 The study compared the antibacterial properties of amalgam and three pit and fissure sealants, using Streptococcus mutans bacteria with chlorhexidine as the Dental Economics, Universal Screening for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus ... - Aug 3, 2008 Only 115 of 266 patients (43%) with preexisting MRSA received these interventions (mupirocin, chlorhexidine, and/or vancomycin prophylaxis), Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), Dental Health Crucial For Pets, Vet Says - Jul 14, 2008 Pastes containing enzymatic ingredients or chlorhexidine are great because they serve as an antibacterial and antiseptic in the mouth. Media Newswire (press release), Emerging Equine Disease: Four Diseases/Syndromes to Watch - Jul 29, 2008 Because previous treatment with antibiotics was ineffective, it was discontinued and an aggressive wound-cleaning regime with dilute chlorhexidine was TheHorse.com, Medical Benchmarking Is Deadly - Jul 20, 2008 Rigorous hygiene, including clean hands, sterile drapes, and careful cleaning of the insertion site with chlorhexidine soap, are needed to keep bacteria New York Sun, Medicare Change Sheds Light On New Infection Precaution Measures - Jul 19, 2008 Preparing the insertion area with chlorhexidine disinfectants and using full barrier sterile precautions when inserting devices, such as chest tubes and Medical News Today, FDA warns against boguss cancer cures - Jul 16, 2008 Sage Products announced a voluntary recall of limited lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation product that was Gridley Herald, Resurgent Health and Medical Launches CleanTracker at APIC Annual ... - Jul 8, 2008 Using Resurgent’s proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill Business Wire (press release), Influence of Musculoskeletal Conditions on Oral Health Among Older ... - Jul 10, 2008 Mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine may be especially useful in helping to control plaque accumulation when mechanical oral hygiene practices are not RedOrbit, Mijn reisapotheek - Jul 17, 2008 Neem voor de kinderen een product mee dat niet prikt (waterige oplossing zoals chlorhexidine). Vergeet niet dat het bij een wond niet volstaat om een E-Gezondheid, 新西兰å?‘布2008年农化物最大残留é™?é‡?ä¿®æ£æ¡ˆè?‰æ¡ˆ - Jul 18, 2008 ...当多è?šç£·é…¸(Chlorhexidine ä¸å›½é£Ÿå“?工业网, Voyages: qu'est-ce que j'emporte pour ma santé? - Jul 17, 2008 Antiseptique (chlorhexidine, hexamidine, dérivé du chlore, de l’iode), de préférence sous forme de spray ou de doses unitaires (car paradoxalement, E-Santé.be, La trousse à pharmacie idéale de bébé - Jul 11, 2008 Garnissez votre trousse avec un antiseptique doux (Chlorhexidine). Mais attention, ils ne sont pas tous adaptés aux nourrissons. Demandez conseils auprès de Doctissimo, SOS bobos de clic & Go à la rescousse - Jul 20, 2008 A base de chlorhexidine. 12 unidoses d’éosine 2% vous permettront d’assécher pour une guérison plus rapide du bobo. 12 pansements transparents pour protéger OrSériE, Cosmétiques : ce que cachent les étiquettes - Jul 23, 2008 Chlorhexidine Digluconate : allergène de Classe B selon le DIMDI. Concentration maximale autorisée : 0,3 %, • Le formaldéhyde : fort pouvoir allergisant et NaturaVox, Sage Products Inc. Recalls 2 Percent Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth ... - 03 Jul 2008 SAGE PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIMITED LOTS OF 2% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (CHG) CLOTH PATIENT PREOPERATIVE SKIN PREPARATION PRODUCT. US Recall News (press release), A New Study Shows DispersinB(TM) Helps Our Body's Immune Cells to ... - 03 Jul 2008 PS/CHX, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial/antibiofilm composition comprising FDA-approved protamine sulfate and chlorhexidine, with applications in FOXBusiness Sage Products Recalls Medical Device for Bacterial Contamination - Jul 1, 2008 Sage Products Inc. has issued a recall of some lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation because it could be Newsinferno.com, PDI Donates Infection Prevention Supplies To Direct Relief - Jun 14, 2008 Chlorascrubâ„¢ is the only FDA approved Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) product available for use prior to surgery and injection, consisting of 3.15% Emediawire (press release), Company recalls preoperative skin preparation cloth - Jul 1, 2008 A recall of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloth patient preoperative skin preparation has been announced by Sage Products Inc., the manufacturer of the AAP News (subscription) Cases of skin infection increasing - Jun 30, 2008 ...that hands should be washed frequently using antibacterial soaps containing chlorhexidine while the patient and family should bathe and shampoo daily. The News - International, Breathing Easier - Jun 30, 2008 ...and masks during insertion; using chlorhexidine to clean the skin; inserting in the subclavian vein; and reviewing daily if the line Is still needed. Nurse.com, Eighth Annual MADRI Conference Promotes Discussion on Preventing ... - Jun 10, 2008 ...technique and maintenance of central lines, including full sterile barrier precautions, hand hygiene, the use of chlorhexidine for skin preparation, Centre Daily Times, Eighth Annual MADRI Conference Promotes Discussion on Preventing ... - Jun 10, 2008 ...technique and maintenance of central lines, including full sterile barrier precautions, hand hygiene, the use of chlorhexidine for skin preparation, Business Wire (press release), Meritech's CleanTech Handwashing System Used at Mike's Pizza in ... - Jun 26, 2008 Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Meritech’s CleanTech Handwashing System Used at Mike’s Pizza in ... - Jun 26, 2008 Using Meritech’s proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Business Wire (press release), International Association for Dental Research presents awards and ... - Jun 25, 2008 J. Hebling, A. Mazzoni, L. Breschi, and D. Pashley for "In vivo Preservation of the Hybrid Layer by Chlorhexidine" (J Dent Res 86: 529-533, 2007). EurekAlert (press release), 3M Health Care launches new high-performance surgical mask - Jun 24, 2008 Other products include 3Mâ„¢ Avagardâ„¢ (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with EurekAlert (press release), Discussion: A case of Acanthamoeba in a contact lens wearer - Jun 20, 2008 MD: You have to use something cytocidal, and the two agents out there that are cytocidal are polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and chlorhexidine. OSN SuperSite (subscription), Introduction: Key Data From ATS 2008 on Methicillin-resistant ... - Jun 20, 2008 One strategy to control MRSA is broader use of chlorhexidine (CHX). CHX is an antiseptic that is superior to iodine for site preparation before venous Medscape (subscription) Intensive Care Nursery Keeps Central Line Bloodstream Infections Down - Jun 13, 2008 UCSF best practices also include the use of chlorhexidine, an antimicrobial agent for cleaning skin, and training a core group of nurses to do dressing UCSF Today, Tess features new products - Jun 4, 2008 This floss is reusable and can be dipped in fluoride or chlorhexidine. Now available is a convenient interdental care system and floss alternative. RDH, Hospital-Acquired Infections : An Email Interview - May 30, 2008 Additionally, chlorhexidine is preferred over betadine prep as it has shown to be more effective in reducing infections. Chlorhexidine discs for dressing of DigitalJournal.com, Meritech Celebrates Its 20th - May 29, 2008 Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung), Cervitec Plus protective varnish introduced - May 14, 2008 The varnish contains the proven combination of 1% chlorhexidine and 1% thymol and is available in Multi Dose and Single Dose units, each of which prevents Dental Economics, Specimen collection part 6 – central venous catheter tip sampling - May 29, 2008 Pour chlorhexidine 2% into pot, open stitch cutter and gauze swab. Wash hands again/apply handrub. Don sterile gloves. Clean the area with chlorhexidine 2% Nursing Times, What Are Those Tubes For? - May 22, 2008 The cleaning agent of choice for CVAD ports and the skin covering an implanted port is 2% chlorhexidine. If not available, use povidone, with alcohol wipes EMS Magazine, Are Hospital Based Infections Preventable? - May 5, 2008 The safeguards were; hand-washing, using full-barrier precautions during insertion of central venous catheters, cleaning skin with chlorhexidine, InjuryBoard.com, Meritech Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with New Offices, Staff ... - May 29, 2008 Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), In Hospitals, Simple Reminders Reduce Deadly Infections - May 19, 2008 ...putting on caps, masks, sterile gowns and gloves; draping the patient from head to toe; preparing the patient’s skin with chlorhexidine antiseptic; New York Times, New mouth rinses promise to take your bad breath away - May 13, 2008 There's promising research on yet another liquid — a combination of zinc and chlorhexidine. Still, without reliable comparative testing, it is hard to know USA Today Risk Factors in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Comparison of Infection ... - May 21, 2008 Patients were prepped with betadine solution or DuraPrep Surgical solution (3M, St Paul, Minnesota) or chlorhexidine gluconate solution if they had a Ortho SuperSite, Meritech's CleanTech Handwashing System to be Used in Newly ... - May 19, 2008 Using Meritech’s proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Earthtimes (press release), Cardinal Health Completes Enturia Acquisition - May 15, 2008 The products use proprietary disposable applicators to deliver a clinically preferred concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) that penetrates the WebWire (press release), Cardinal Health Completes Enturia Acquisition - May 12, 2008 The products use proprietary disposable applicators to deliver a clinically preferred concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) that penetrates the CNNMoney.com (press release) A simple treatment - Apr 20, 2008 BY ERIKA ROSE In hospitals, patients preparing to undergo surgery are often given a skin cleanser called chlorhexidine to use at home and again in the Munster Times, Chlorhexidine or Oral Cooling Decrease Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis - Mar 31, 2008 Researchers from Denmark have reported that chlorhexidine mouth washes or oral cooling decreases the incidence and severity of oral mucositis associated Cancer Consultants, 3M buying Canadian medical products maker - Apr 1, 2008 The company detailed that buy will bring line of chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol-based products to 3M offering for infection prevention, Bizjournals.com, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Community and ... - Apr 9, 2008 For CRBSI, a multifaceted approach that emphasized hand hygiene, use of full-barrier drapes, chlorhexidine skin preparation, avoidance of catheterization of Medscape (subscription) Angiotech's Novel 5-FU Central Venous Catheter Receives FDA - Apr 21, 2008 The clinical data from Angiotech's 960 patient clinical trial comparing its 5-FU CVC with a chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine (CH-SS) coated CVC was Medical Design Online, Calming concerns about MRSA - Apr 20, 2008 More widespread use of the chlorhexidine antiseptic used in hospitals by previously diagnosed individuals and their close contacts could be one solution for Munster Times, MRSA Infections Increasing in All Surgical Fields - Apr 20, 2008 The recommend taking "every appropriate step" to prevent wound infections in facial plastic surgery, including chlorhexidine gluconate preoperative Occupational Health Safety, Playful Pup Won't Stop Jumping Up - Apr 19, 2008 Soak your dog's feet in warm water mixed with the antibiotic solution chlorhexidine daily and use socks to cover the lesions. Antihistamines can also help Glasgow Sunday Mail, Angiotech Pharma Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For 5-FU Central ... - Apr 17, 2008 The Vancouver, Canada-based company earlier said its 960 patient clinical trial comparing the 5-FU CVC with a chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine coated CVC RTT News, Angiotech`s 5-FU Central Venous Catheter Gets FDA 510(k) Clearance ... - Apr 17, 2008 The company noted that the clinical data from Angiotech's 960 patient clinical trial comparing its 5-FU CVC with a chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine coated RTT News, 3M Acquires Les Entreprises Solumed - Apr 1, 2008 The products use chlorhexidine gluconate, or CHG, and alcohol to reduce bacteria. "The addition of Solumed positions 3M for growth in the fast-growing Houston Chronicle, Lawyer of the Week: Rachael Vasmer - Mar 31, 2008 ...left paralysed after being injected with a syringe contaminated with chlorhexidine — a fluid used to clean patients before surgery — during childbirth. Times Online, Resurgent Health and Medical announces that Weirton Medical Center ... - Apr 14, 2008 Using Meritech's proprietary Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) sanitizing solution, the single cycle removes over 99.9% of pathogens and continues to kill germs Business Wire (press release), Dental care - Apr 7, 2008 ...by practicing stringent dental care, including swabbing patients' mouths with plaque-inhibiting rinses containing chlorhexidine (Peridex, PerioGard). Consumer Reports New data on 3M's Tegaderm CHG - Apr 7, 2008 ORLANDO — April 7, 2008 — 3M Health Care announced today that its newest member of its infection prevention platform, 3Mâ„¢ Tegadermâ„¢ CHG (chlorhexidine EurekAlert (press release), Natural Approaches for the Prevention of Oral Cancer and ... - Apr 3, 2008 ...antibiotic mouth rinses containing an antimicrobial agent called chlorhexidine to control bacteria when treating gingivitis and after gum surgery. Natural News.com, 3M acquires Les Entreprises Solumed - Apr 1, 2008 The products use chlorhexidine gluconate, or CHG, and alcohol to reduce bacteria. 'The addition of Solumed positions 3M (nyse: MMM - news - people ) for Forbes, 3M Acquires Les Entreprises Solumed Inc. - Apr 1, 2008 Terms of the transaction were not Solumed brings a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and alcohol-based line of products to 3M's already robust core offering for PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), 3M Canada Buys Medical Product Developer - Apr 1, 2008 Solumed brings a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and alcohol-based line of products to 3M’s offering for infection prevention. “The addition of Solumed Modern Distribution Management, Brand Names/Synonyms: Chlorhexidine is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsBioscrub; Brian Care; C6143; CHEMBANK1360; CHLORHEXIDINE BAS; Chlorhexidin; Chlorhexidin [Czech]; Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine Base; Chlorhexidine Gluconate; Chlorhexidine, Free Base; Chlorhexidinum [Inn-Latin]; Cida-Stat; Cloresidina [Dcit]; Clorhexidina [Inn-Spanish]; Decanoylacetaldehyde Sodium Sulfide; Dyna-Hex; E-Z Scrub; Exidine; Fimeil; HSDB 7196; Hexadol; Hibiclens; Hibidil; Hibiscrub; Hibisol; Hibispray; Hibistat; Hibitane; Microderm; Nolvasan; Oro-Clense; Peridex; Periochip; Periogard; Pharmaseal Scrub Care; Prevacare R; Rotersept; Savloclens; Savlon Babycare; Sodium Houttuyfonamide; Soretol; Steri-Stat; Sterido; Sterilon; Superspray; Tubulicid Drug Category: Chlorhexidine is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-bacterial Agents; Anti-Infectives; ATC:A01AB03; ATC:B05CA02; ATC:D08AC02; ATC:D09AA12; ATC:R02AA05; ATC:S01AX09; ATC:S02AA09; ATC:S03AA04 Dosage Forms: Oral rince; Pellet, extended- release; PerioChip (in a biodegradable matrix of hydrolyzed gelatin [cross-linked with glutaraldehyde]) (glycerin) (purified water); CREAM; DRESSING; GEL; LOTION; OINTMEN; SPONGE Absorption: absorption of chlorhexidine from the gastrointestinal tract is very poor Interactions: Interactions for Chlorhexidine: No information provided. Chemical IUPAC Name: 1-[amino-[6-[amino-[amino-(4-chlorophenyl)amino-methylidene]amino-methylidene]aminohexylimino]methyl]imino-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-methanediamine : |
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