Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Chlorhexidine
Drug Class
Throat Preparations
Chemical Class
Biguanide
ATC Code
A01AB03, B05CA02, D08AC02, D09AA12, R02AA05, S01AX09, S02AA09, S03AA04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Clinica?
infection that may be caused by ...
prevent infection that may be caused by surgery , injection, or skin injury
How It Works
Chemical Class
Biguanide
Chlorhexidine Acetate are the derivatives of Chlorhexidine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Biguanide. The Molecular Weight of Chlorhexidine is 504.50.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
0.02 to 4 % — As recommended.
As Required
2
Child · Topical
0.02 to 0.05 % — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Children under 6 years of age
Side Effects
Reversible staining on teeth after prolonged use.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied chlorhexidine. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Topical Soln Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 216.13
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 216.13 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 216.13
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Chlorhexidine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Eudyna
0.2%
Rs 115.15 ceiling
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Rs 588.87 ceiling
No DRAP alertsNovaMed Pharmaceuticals(Pvt.)Ltd
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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