Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Chlorhexidine
Drug Class
Antiseptics And Disinfectants
Chemical Class
Biguanide
ATC Code
A01AB03, B05CA02, D08AC02, D09AA12, R02AA05, S01AX09, S02AA09, S03AA04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Hexidin?
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
You should not use chlorhexidine topical if you are allergic to it
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use chlorhexidine topical if you have any allergies to food, dyes, animals, or medicines
It is not known whether chlorhexidine topical will harm an unborn baby
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
It is not known whether chlorhexidine topical passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby
Important Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Side Effects
Burning sensationerythemahypersensitivity reactionsitchingoccasional local irritation
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 147.12
DRAP approved maximum price · per 20gm · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 20gmRs 147.12
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Chlorhexidine, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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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