Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:11 am
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is used in non-dental applications, most notably under the brand names Oronine, Hibiclens, Hibiscrub, ChloraPrep, BIOPATCH, and Exidine. It is used for general skin cleansing, a surgical scrub and a pre-operative skin preparation. Due to other chemicals listed as inactive ingredients, the cleanser solution is not suitable for use as mouthwash. It is often used as a rubbing agent prior to the use of hypodermic or intravenous needles in place of iodine.
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