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CHLORHEXIDINE digluconate 7.1%, gel, 3g sachet/tube

https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/en/node/994
https://msf.oodin.sh/cat/product/69262
STD DEXTCHLH7G3

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Article is intended to be used with children (<12 years) ONLY.
15.1 - Antiseptics
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D08AC02
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
1525
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Gr 1 - PT 1
Biocide: Products that are intended to destroy, render harmless, prevent the action of, or otherwise exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means.
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CHLORHEXIDINE digluconate gel/sachet 7.1%

Therapeutic Action

Broad-spectrum bis-diguanide antiseptic for prophylaxis of omphalitis (infection of the umbilical cord)

Indications

Antisepsis and care of umbilical cord

Instructions for use

7.1 % chlorhexidine digluconate topical gel equivalent to 4% chlorhexidine

Apply 3 g of gel to the umbilical cord stump immediately after cutting the cord.

The presentation in 3-g single-dose sachet/tube is preferred to the 20-g tube to avoid contamination of open tubes.

Precautions for Use

Do not use with soap or any other class of antiseptic, e.g. polyvidone iodine (incompatibility)

Keep out of the eyes and ears.

Caution !

Serious adverse reactions have been reported due to confusion between tubes of tetracycline ointment and chlorhexidine gel. Make sure that the chlorhexidine tube is properly labelled.

Make sure the mother is trained on its use.

Storage

Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight

Classification according to EC Regulation num. 528/2012 (Biocidal Products)

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H319Causes serious eye irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects