chlorhexidine

noun

chlor·hex·i·dine | \ klȯr-ˈhek-sə-ˌdīn

, -ˌdēn\

Definition of chlorhexidine

: an antibacterial compound C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀ used as a local antiseptic (as in mouthwash) and disinfectant especially in the form of its hydrochloride, gluconate, or acetate

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Some formulations of alcohol and chlorhexidine do not kill them easily, tests have shown, although chlorine does. — NBC News, "Virus looks like flu, acts like flu, but it's not influenza," 28 Jan. 2018 Further, Zeichner says that ingredients like propylene glycol, benzene, benzoic acid, and chlorhexidine can potentially cause irritation and even allergic contact dermatitis. — Sofia Barrett-ibarria, Allure, "Your Guide to Body-Safe Lubes and What They're Made Of," 21 Sep. 2018 Some formulations of alcohol and chlorhexidine do not kill them easily, tests have shown, although chlorine does. — NBC News, "Virus looks like flu, acts like flu, but it's not influenza," 28 Jan. 2018 At the end of the study, researchers found that coconut oil was as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing the presence of the bacteria Streptococcus mutans. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Malin Akerman Swears Oil Pulling Makes Her Teeth Healthier," 6 Oct. 2017 The disinfectant chlorhexidine and antibiotic mupirocin can also have adverse effects on patients — especially premature babies in the ICU, whose skin and neurological systems are still developing. — Melody Petersen, latimes.com, "UCI doctor’s plan to stop superbugs is widely used. At her own hospital, it didn’t work," 16 May 2017

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chlorhexidine

noun

chlor·hex·i·dine | \ klōr-ˈhek-sə-ˌdīn, klȯr-, -ˌdēn

Medical Definition of chlorhexidine

: an antibacterial compound C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀ that is a biguanide derivative used as a local antiseptic (as in mouthwash) and disinfectant especially in the form of its hydrochloride, gluconate, or acetate