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Chlorhexidine
A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.
Year introduced: 1980(1975)
chlorhexidine, zinc acetate drug combination [Supplementary Concept]
combination of zinc acetate & chlorhexidine; gives enhanced antiplaque effect
Date introduced: February 19, 1992
chlorhexidine gluconate, lidocaine drug combination [Supplementary Concept]
combination gel of lidocaine & chlorhexidine gluconate
Date introduced: January 1, 1974
chlorhexidine, thymol drug combination [Supplementary Concept]
a polymer-based dental varnish containing 1% chlorhexidine and 1% thymol
Date introduced: February 8, 1993
chlorhexidine phosphanilate [Supplementary Concept]
for prophylactic treatment of burns
Date introduced: May 13, 1986
chlorhexidine gluconate [Supplementary Concept]
Date introduced: January 1, 1976
benzocaine, chlorhexidine, enoxolone drug combination [Supplementary Concept]
consists of above compounds
Date introduced: June 20, 1994
Cloreximid [Supplementary Concept]
a mixture of Chlorhexidine (CHX) digluconate and cetrimide; antimicrobial
Date introduced: February 24, 2010
chlorzoin [Supplementary Concept]
a varnish preparation containing chlorhexidine, Sumatra benzoin, ethanol, polyurethane & methylene chloride
Date introduced: May 2, 2002
V 3703 [Supplementary Concept]
Stomadhex is tradename; an oral antiseptic bioadhesive tablet that continuously releases chlorhexidine & niacinamide
Date introduced: August 13, 1998
Consepsis [Supplementary Concept]
a cavity preparation cleaning agent & disinfectant of lightly flavored 2% chlorhexidine with a pH of 6; reduces sensitivity after crown cementation
Date introduced: July 23, 1998
Supersmile [Supplementary Concept]
a pellicle-removing/inhibiting dentifrice that controls chlorhexidine stains
Date introduced: May 19, 1998
Hydrex [Supplementary Concept]
contains glycerol BP 1% v/v with chlorhexidine gluconate
Date introduced: August 5, 1997
neopredin [Supplementary Concept]
a gel containing prednisolone, neomycin sulfate & chlorhexidine for treatment of hemorrhagic periodontitis
Date introduced: June 23, 1997
Bisco Cavity Cleanser [Supplementary Concept]
contains 2% chlorhexidine digluconate or ORA-5, a 0.11% iodine/potassium iodide and copper sulfate-based solution
Date introduced: January 7, 1997
plivasept [Supplementary Concept]
a Croatian compound; a disinfectant containing chlorhexidine bigluconate as the active agent; comes with or without surfactant in different forms
Date introduced: May 8, 1996
Anticataracticum [Supplementary Concept]
solution contains inosine monophsphate, nicotinamide, disodium succinate, magnesium L-aspartate, & chlorhexidine gluconate; tablet contains uridine-5-monophosphate & magnesium L-aspartate; RN given is for solution
Date introduced: April 29, 1991
Dispray 2 [Supplementary Concept]
disinfectant aerosol containing 0.02% chlorhexidine gluconate in an ethyl alcohol/methyl alcohol vehicle
Date introduced: March 23, 1991
Progaron [Supplementary Concept]
lozenges which contain chlorhexidine HCl & benzocaine; used for reduction of dental plaque
Date introduced: July 5, 1989
Trisdine [Supplementary Concept]
drug combination consisting of chlorhexidine gluconate, EDTA, & Tris buffer
Date introduced: September 29, 1988