Drug Summary

  Drug name:  chlorhexidine
  Chemical name:  Chlorhexidine
  Formula:  C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N_{10
  Weight:   505.447
  CAS no:  55-56-1
  DrugBank link:  DB00878
  Description:  A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures. Also for prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients, hand hygiene in health-care personnel, general skin cleanser, and catheter site preparation and care.}