Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial substance, effective in controlling the proliferation of bacteria in the skin and mucous membranes, being a product widely used as an antiseptic to prevent infections.
This substance is available in several formulations and dilutions, which must be adapted to the use for which they are intended, on the recommendation of the physician.
- Chlorhexidine.
- In high doses.
- Causes precipitation and coagulation of cytoplasmic proteins and bacterial death and.
- At lower doses.
- Leads to a change in cell membrane integrity.
- Resulting in an overflow of low molecular weight bacterial components.
Chlorhexidine can be used in the following situations
It is very important that the person knows that the dilution of the product should be adapted to the intended use and that it should be recommended by the doctor.
Examples of topical products that have chlorhexidine in their composition include Merthiolate, Ferisept or Neba-Sept, for example.
For oral use, chlorhexidine is present in smaller amounts and generally associated with other substances, in the form of gel or rinse.Examples of products include Perioxidin or Chlorclear, for example.
Although well tolerated, chlorhexidine can, in some cases, cause rashes, redness, burns, itching or swelling at the site of application.
In addition, if used orally, it can cause stains on the surface of the teeth, leave a metallic taste in the mouth, burning sensation, loss of taste, peeling of the mucosa and allergic reactions.For this reason, prolonged use should be avoided.
Chlorhexidine should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to formula components and should be used with caution in the periocular region and ears.If you have contact with your eyes or ears, wash thoroughly with water.
It should also not be used by pregnant women without medical advice.