Operand? Chlorhexidine Gluconate [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
AvagardT [OTC];Bactoshield? CHG [OTC];Betasept? [OTC];ChloraPrep? Frepp? [OTC];ChloraPrep? Sepp? [OTC];ChloraPrep? [OTC];ChlorascrubT Maxi [OTC];ChlorascrubT [OTC];Dyna-Hex? [OTC];Hibiclens? [OTC];Hibistat? [OTC];Operand? Chlorhexidine Gluconate [OTC];Peridex?;periochip?;PerioGard? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Hibidil? 1:2000;ORO-Clense;Peridex? Oral Rinse
Uses
- It is used to stop and treat mouth infections.
- It is used to clean the skin.
- Chlorhexidine gluconate works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral rinse:
- Brush and floss your teeth.
- Rinse with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of this drug for 30 seconds.
- Do not swallow this drug.
- Rinse 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening.
- Wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking, using mouthwash, or brushing teeth.
- Oral chip:
- Your doctor will give this drug.
- Do not floss close to where the chip was placed for 10 days.
- Skin (cleanser):
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn).
- Skin (hand sanitizer):
- Work under fingertips.
- Spread over hand and to just above elbow.
- Put 1 more pumpful on both hands and spread over hands and up to the wrists.
- Rub into hands until dry.
- Skin (hand washing):
- Wet hands and forearms.
- Put 1 teaspoon (5 mL) on hands and wash for 1 minute.
- Rinse affected part with water. Make sure to it dry well.
- Skin (before surgery):
- Your doctor may teach you how to use.
- Your doctor may put on the skin.
- Skin (surgical wash):
- Your doctor will give this drug.
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