Chlorhexidine gluconate - Skin cleansing

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Sachets
Topical solution

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

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Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Safety advice regarding use of chlorhexidine gluconate in neonates following reports of adverse skin reactions / burns: Chlorhexidine for neonates - NPPG

Status 2

Red

Formulations :

Cream

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

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Restrictions / Comments :

Important

1% obstetric cream

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Indication :

Skin cleansing

Group Name :

Keywords :

skin disinfection, skin cleansing solutions,

Brand Names Include :

Hibiwash, HiBiScrub, Sterets, chlorhexidine sachets, Hibitane

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Committee Recommendations (1)

12 Aug 26 - Surrey Heartlands Medicines Safety Committee (MSC)

NPPG have produced a new position statement on the use of chlorhexidine gluconate for skin cleansing prior to procedures in neonates due to reported neonatal skin reactions and burns secondary to chlorhexidine solution use.

See document Chlorhexidine for neonates - NPPG for advice.

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Chlorhexidine gluconate is used to treat.

Oral hygiene

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Skin cleansing.

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