Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Chlorhexidine
Chemical Class
Biguanide
ATC Code
A01AB03, B05CA02, D08AC02, D09AA12, R02AA05, S01AX09, S02AA09, S03AA04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Navospet?
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
Chlorhexidine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening
Get emergency medical help if you have: hives, severe skin rash
wheezing, difficult breathing
cold sweats, severe dizziness
swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
Side Effects
Chlorhexidine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivessevere skin rashwheezingdifficult breathingcold sweatssevere dizzinessswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Chlorhexidine topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using chlorhexidine topical and call your doctor at once if you have: severe burningitchingor rednessblistering or peelingswelling or severe skin rashor any other severe irritation of treated skin. Less serious side effects are more likely
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 84.56
DRAP approved maximum price · per 10g · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gRs 84.56
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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+ Chlorhexidine 7.1% W
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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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