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Brand: Hibiclens, Peridex, Periogard
Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant used to prevent and treat infections. It is classified as a bisbiguanide and works by disrupting bacterial cell membranes. Chlorhexidine is commonly used in healthcare settings for skin disinfection, wound care, and oral hygiene.
For skin disinfection before surgery, treating gingivitis, and controlling plaque and bacteria in the mouth.
Outcome:
Reduced efficacy of chlorhexidine
Mechanism:
Inactivation by anionic surfactants
Outcome:
Potential decrease in effectiveness
Mechanism:
Possible interference with chlorhexidine's activity
Outcome:
Slightly reduced efficacy
Mechanism:
Precipitation with minerals
Most likely new formulation: sustained-release chlorhexidine implants for periodontal disease (Year: 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on increasing antibiotic resistance, chlorhexidine usage as a preventative measure is predicted to increase by 15% in the next 5 years.
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Bisbiguanide