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Chlorhexidine

Known as: Chlorhexidine [Chemical/Ingredient], 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-, 1,1'-Hexamethylene bis(5-(P-chlorophenyl)biguanide) 
A biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity. Chlorhexidine is positively charged and reacts with the… 
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Anti-Infective AgentsDisinfectantsGuanidineGuanidines
AntibioticsCHLORHEXIDINE DIACETATE .005 kg in 1 kg TOPICAL POWDER [FROST-PROOF]Cetrimide / ChlorhexidineChlorhexidine / silver sulfadiazine

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Calgon VestaLPD gingival message agentMK-412AMal-A-Ket

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2013
2013
β-lactamase production of Staphylococcus aureus : a comparison study of different iodometric methods
Staphylococcus aureus may occur as a commensal on skin. It can survive for hours to weeks, or even months, on dry environmental… 
2010
2010
Soluciones para Irrigación en Endodoncia: Hipoclorito de Sodio y Gluconato de Clorhexidina
La eliminacion de las bacterias durante el tratamiento de conductos es un factor fundamental para lograr el exito de la… 
2006
2006
Multiple Exposures to Chlorhexidine and Xylitol: Adhesion and Biofilm Formation by Streptococcus mutans
Growing evidence from clinical studies suggests that mothers using xylitol gums or lozenges have decreased levels of… 
2003
2003
Gewebetoxizität lokaler Antiseptika
Studienziel: Methode: Ergebnisse: Schlussfolgerung: Aim: Method: Results: Conclusion: 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Effect of an antibacterial varnish on mutans streptococci in plaque from enamel adjacent to orthodontic appliances.
The effect of an antibacterial varnish (Cervitec) on the levels of mutans streptococci in plaque adjacent to bonded orthodontic… 
1985
1985
Additive inhibitory effects of combinations of fluoride and chlorhexidine on acid production by Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis.
The effect of 0.07 or 0.15 mM chlorhexidine (CHX) and 4.0 or 8.0 mM potassium fluoride (F), added singly and in combinations, on… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Subgingival metronidazole in dialysis tubing and subgingival chlorhexidine irrigation in the control of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease.
The present investigation compared subgingival metronidazole in dialysis tubing and subgingival chlorhexidine irrigation in the… 
1982
1982
Gingival bleeding after chlorhexidine mouthrinses.
During a clinical trial for evaluating the antiplaque effect of two flavoured chlorhexidine rinses, the observation was made that… 
1981
1981
Postoperative Wound Infections in Vascular Surgery: Effect of Preoperative Whole Body Disinfection by Shower-bath with Chlorhexidine Soap
Bacterial flora on the patient’s own skin is an important source of postoperative wound infections.1,2 Washing with chlorhexidine… 
1975
1975
Topical use of silver sulphadiazine and chlorhexidine in the prevention of infection in thermal injuries
The control of sepsis in burn wounds has long been the unrealized ideal of surgeons. This has been most nearly achieved by…