CHLORHEXIDINE (di)gluconate 5%, sol., 1l, bot.
Valid Article
CHLORHEXIDINE digluconate 5%, solution
Therapeutic Action
Broad-spectrum bis-diguanide antiseptic
Indications
Antisepsis of minor and superficial wounds and burns, when polyvidone iodine is contraindicated.
Instructions for use
5% chlorhexidine digluconate solution (equivalent to 2.8% chlorhexidine), to be diluted before use.
To be used as a 0.05% aqueous solution:
- to prepare 1 litre of 0.05% solution, dilute 10 ml of the 5% concentrated solution in 990 ml of clear water previously boiled for a few minutes and then cooled.
- mix well before use
Apply the 0.05% solution to the affected area and allow it to dry. Ensure a minimum contact time of 1 minute to achieve a bactericidal effect.
For soiled wounds: cleanse the area first with 4% chlorhexidine soap, then rinse and proceed with the 0.05% aqueous solution as described above.
Precautions for Use
Do not use the solution undiluted.
Never mix a freshly prepared solution with any "leftover" solution.
Do not use in combination with soap or other types of antiseptics, e.g. povidone-iodine (incompatibility).
Avoid contact with the brain, meninges, and middle ear.
Storage
- Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight
- After dilution, use the solution immediately; do not store the diluted solution (risk of contamination).
- Tightly close the bottle after each use to prevent contamination.
Classification according to EC Regulation num. 528/2012 (Biocidal Products)
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| EUH401 | To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. |