Formulary Monographs [CHLORHEXIDINE, 840492]

CHLORHEXIDINE
ANTI-INFECTIVES TOPICAL MISCELLANEOUS
An antiseptic antimicrobial with activity against gm +ve and gm - ve bacteria, facultative anaerobes and aerobes and yeast.
Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.
Dressing may remain on wound for up to 24 hours. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6.