Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
API
BP/USP
C34H54Cl2N10O14
(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine;(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
18472-51-0
897.76 g/mol
Chlorhexidine
Antiseptic
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder. |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Soluble in water, particularly in its digluconate salt form |
| Melting point | 134 to 136°C |
| pH | 134 to 136°C |
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a disinfectant and antiseptic agent, commonly used to reduce bacteria in various settings. It's found in oral rinses for gingivitis treatment and as a skin disinfectant before surgeries or procedures involving catheters. It works by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell death.
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a broad-spectrum antiseptic that works by binding to negatively charged bacterial cell walls, disrupting membrane integrity. At low concentrations, it is bacteriostatic, causing leakage of intracellular components, while at higher concentrations, it is bactericidal, leading to cell lysis. It is effective mainly against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses.
| Attribute | Why Salius Pharma Is a Good Choice |
|---|---|
| Quality Certification | WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2015, FDA-audited facilities |
| Affordability & Generic Access | Cost-competitive generics for global supply |
| Export Experience | Proven record of supplying globally |
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Chlorhexidine gluconate is widely used in infection prevention, particularly in surgery, dentistry, wound care, and hospital hygiene. It is prescribed for preoperative skin disinfection, oral care (e.g., gingivitis, plaque control), and cleansing of wounds and catheter sites.
Salius Pharma facilitates market entry by providing DMFs, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and CTD/eCTD dossiers tailored to meet the regulatory requirements of authorities such as ISP (Chile), Digemid (Peru), and ANMAT (Argentina), ensuring smooth compliance for pharmaceutical formulators and distributors.
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Prolonged use may cause skin or mucosal irritation, tooth staining (oral use), or hypersensitivity reactions. Rarely, serious allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) can occur. It should not be used in the eyes, ears (if perforated), or deep wounds.
Chlorhexidine gluconate disrupts bacterial cell membranes by binding to negatively charged sites, increasing permeability, and causing leakage of cellular contents. It is bacteriostatic at low concentrations and bactericidal at higher concentrations.
Common side effects include skin irritation, oral mucosal burning, tooth staining, and taste disturbances. Rare side effects include allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
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