Chlorhexidine digluconate

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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INCI designation: Chlorhexidine Digluconate.

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

It is used as a disinfectant and preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (see also stomatological products). Also used for disinfection of hands and wounds.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Contact allergic eczema is described; furthermore anaphylactic reactions after local application in the mucosal area (catheterisation). Chlorhexidine digluconate is represented as a substance in the epicutaneous test series"disinfectant".

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Kallen AJ et al (2011) Intolerance of chlorhexidine as a skin antiseptic in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 32:1144-1146
  2. Liippo J et al (2011) The relevance of chlorhexidine contact allergy. Contact Dermatitis 64: 229-234
  3. Noel J et al.M (2012) A case report of anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine during urinary catheterisation. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 94:e159-160
  4. Toholka R et al (2013) Allergic contact dermatitis to chlorhexidine. Australas J Dermatol 54:303-306

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer