Chlorhexidine conc. sol. 5%/BOT-100ml

General Description:
Chlorhexidine Digluconate concentrated solution 5% w/v, 100ml bottle.

Technical specifications:
Each ml contains 5% w/v Chlorhexidine Digluconate equivalent to 2,8% w/v Chlorhexidine.

Therapeutic class:
Chlorhexidine is bisbiguanide disinfectant and antiseptic.

Indication:
Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and an antiseptic that is bactericidal and bacteriostatic against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Dispensing instructions:
Use as a 0.05% aqueous solution. For one litre: 1ml of 5% w/v solution + 99ml of clear water, boiled a few minutes and cooled.
Do not keep diluted solutions for more than one week, never mix a fresh solution with a ‘leftover’ solution.

Use:
Chlorhexidine must not be mixed with soaps or other anionic materials.
The product should be inspected visually for particulate matters and dissolution prior to use whenever solution and container permit.

Shelf life: 3 years (36 months).

Storage and transportation.
This product must be transported between +15C to +25C, unless specified otherwise.

Component of a KIT:
S9902217 Midwifery kit,1-drugs
S9908300 Obstetric, surgical kit,suppl.1-drugs

Alternative products:
S1531505 Chlorhexidine conc. sol. 5%/BOT-1000ml.

Guidelines for use:
WHO Model Formulary 2008


WHO Model Formulary for Children 2010