Chlorhexidine gluconate is an over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptic used to clean and prepare skin for injections, surgeries, and other procedures. It is also available as a prescription oral rinse to ...
Many studies have examined the impact of chlorhexidine interventions on neonatal health. The results and conclusions of these investigations of vaginal, skin, and umbilical cord cleansing are ...
In general, the potential for absorption appears to be reduced when chlorhexidine is applied in aqueous or other nonethanol-based formulations. There are no reports of adverse health consequences ...