Chlorhexidine Applications

chlorhexidine

a wide range of applications

PHARMA
PHARMA

Chlorhexidine is widely used as an active ingredient and excipient in both OTC and prescription drugs.
Applications include oral care, wound care, sore throat, bladder irrigation, anti-inflammatory, eye drops, antacid suspensions, antifungals.

BIOCIDE
BIOCIDE

A number of biocide products for skin disinfection are formulated with Chlorhexidine,
including solutions with and without alcohol, scrubs, wet wipes, soaps, creams and hand rubs.

Oral Care
Oral Care

Chlorhexidine is commonly used in plaque control and gingivitis, healing before and after periodontal surgery, treatment of mouth ulcers, aphthous stomatitis and oral infections. Chlorhexidine is present in mouthwashes, toothpastes and sprays.

Cosmetics
Cosmetics

Chlorhexidine is formulated as a preservative in cosmetic formulations such as
skincare creams, hair conditioners and treatments, soap, deodorants, hygiene products, antiseptic treatments and insect repellent.

Veterinary
Veterinary

Chlorhexidine is normally used as an antiseptic and preservative in animal health products developed for the treatment of mastitis in cows and in pet products such as shampoo, foam and wipes.

Industrial
Industrial

Chlorhexidine is also used for general disinfection of equipment, surfaces and textiles:
surface wipes, floor cleaners, detergents and disinfectant spray.


Chlorhexidine & Antiseptics