Synonyms: orhexidine dig;uconate;Chlorhexidine Digluconate (20% in Water);CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20% SOLUTION;CHLORHEXADINE GLUCONATE 20%;
2-[amino-[6-[[amino-[[amino-(4-hloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexylimino]methyl]-1-(4-chlorophenyl)guanidine; CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE 20% AQUEOU;Chlorhexidine digluconate, Non-sterile

Chlorhexidine digluconate is a disinfectant and bactericide, with a strong broad-spectrum antibacterial and bactericidal effect, effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Disinfect hands and skin, then rinse wound

 

(1) In cosmetics and personal care products, Chlorhexidine and its salts (Chlorohexidine Dihydrochloride, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorhexidine Diacetate) are used in the formulation of eye makeup, makeup foundations, mouthwashes, hair dyes and bleaches, and other skin care and hair care products;
(2)Chlorhexidine has been used in medical practice and these ingredients, particularly the Digluconate salt, have extensive use in dentistry because they inhibit plaque formation;
(3)Chlorhexidine is used as a topical antiseptic skin scrub in hospital and household settings;
(4) For use in animals, it is used as a topical disinfectant of wounds.