Chlorhexidine solution: mouth rinse and other areas of application

Disinfection of the oral cavity should be a common thing for every person, because bacteria are constantly multiplying, which can cause not only inflammation, but also tooth decay. The need for thorough cleaning of the gums arises after the extraction of the teeth, when there is an open wound surface in the mouth. One of the solutions intended for disinfection is the drug "Chlorhexidine", rinsing the mouth gives them a good result. Although this tool has received wide application not only in dentistry, but also in all medicine.

Description of the tool

This substance has a harmful effect on bacteria, viruses and yeast fungi, as well as pathogens of venereal diseases (trichomonads, gonococci, treponema). With local exposure to the skin, it cleans and disinfects it, but does not damage it. This substance is a part of solutions, tablets, gels for topical application. After external treatment, the product remains on the surface for some time and continues its action.

Do not expose the substance to the auditory nerve and the membranes, eyes can be washed only with a special solution with the necessary concentration.

Areas of application of the drug "Chlorhexidine"

Because of its antiseptic properties, this substance has found application in many fields of medicine. First of all, they process the hands of surgeons, in addition, the skin before operations and diagnostic manipulation, as well as the surface of wounds and burns. Also, the device is disinfected with medical devices that can not be exposed to high temperatures.

A low concentration solution is suitable for the treatment (washing) of mucous membranes and eyes.

Gynecologists use a drug to disinfect the vagina (colpitis, cervical erosion), dermatologists also use this drug in their practice.

The most widely used drug was "Chlorhexidine" in dentistry. They rinse their mouth with inflammation (gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis), they process dentures, and also use them in the postoperative period. There is a special gel for topical application and a tablet based on this substance. This allows you to use the drug "Chlorhexidine" with stomatitis and sore throat, even at home.

Cosmetology is another area where this solution has found application. They rub the skin before the procedures, accidentally arisen wounds, as well as tools.

Method of use and contraindications

• It must be said that on the basis of this active substance there are other drugs that are also widely used.
• Solutions "Eludril", "Elgidium", "Amident" have chlorhexidine in the composition, mouth rinsing with such a means - the procedure is not difficult: about 15 ml is enough for 1 time, keep the solution in your mouth for half a minute.
• Gels "Elyugel", "Parodium", "Metrogil denta" are used during the habituation to prostheses and gum disease.
• Antiseptic solutions "Bactoderm", "Cytale" combine chlorhexidine and other substances for greater efficiency, and they are used in dermatology and gynecology.
• Ointments "Bepanten plus" and "Depantol" have a wound-healing effect, they can be used even during breastfeeding with the appearance of cracks in the nipples.
• Vaginal suppositories "Depantol" are used after gynecological operations.
• Gels "Instillagel" and "Catejel" contain chlorhexidine and lidocaine and, in addition to the disinfecting effect, have a local anesthetic effect.
• Tablets "Sebidine", "Anti-Angin", "Geksoral Tabs" resolve with sore throat and stomatitis. It is convenient to use this form of the drug at work or during the study, when the drug "Chlorhexidine" is needed. Rinse your mouth at this point is not arranged, and the tablet can be used.

Contraindications include only increased sensitivity to chlorine. Means on its basis can not be swallowed, it should also be avoided getting into the eyes.

In every home medicine cabinet, there must necessarily be a means containing chlorhexidine, mouthwash or wound treatment may be needed at any minute, especially since the solution is inexpensive, and its effectiveness is high.