Indications
Chlorhexidine is primarily indicated in conditions like Abrasion, Bladder irrigation, Bleeding, Burns, Cuts, Gingivitis, Infected cracked skin, Minor burns, Minor scalds, Pleural and peritoneal irrigation, Skin infections, Skin lesions, Sunburn blisters, Ulcers, Urethral infection, Wounds irrigation in surgery, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Oral hygiene.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Chlorhexidine, which give rise to further complications include Hemolysis.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Chlorhexidine include Slurred speech, Photophobia, Photophobia, Hypersensitivity reactions, Shortness of breadth, Shortness of breadth, Hemolysis, Allergic skin reactions.
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Chlorhexidine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Allergic reactions, Photosensitivity, Skin irritation, Skin sensitization, Irritation of sensitive tissues, Dermatitis, Taste disturbances, Teeth discoloration, Staining of oral surfaces, Staining of tongue, Swelling of face.