chlodin 0.2% mouth wash - Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.2% w/v) medicine

chlodin 0.2% mouth wash - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Daffohils Laboratories Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 30, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 30, 2026

What is chlodin 0.2% mouth wash used for?

Augmexin Gel (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.2% w/v), which Disrupts bacterial cell membranes by binding to negatively charged cell wall com. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Chlorhexidine Gluconate
  • Manufacturer: Daffohils Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š chlodin 0.2% mouth wash Uses & Benefits

Skin disinfection before surgery, wound cleansing, treatment of minor cuts and abrasions, acne treatment.

Off-label uses: Oral mucositis prevention (as mouthwash), catheter site care.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Brand NameAugmexin Gel
ManufacturerDaffohils Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
Action ClassStomatologicals- Antimicrobials
Route of AdministrationTopical
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); keep away from heat and direct sunlight; do not freeze.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionMinimal systemic absorption through intact skin; absorption increases through broken skin or mucous membranes.
DistributionNot significantly distributed systemically due to poor absorption; local action primarily.
Protein BindingNot applicable due to minimal systemic absorption.
MetabolismNot metabolized systemically; acts locally.
Half-LifeNot applicable for topical use; if absorbed, half-life is unknown.
ExcretionIf absorbed, excreted primarily in feces via bile; minimal renal excretion.
BioavailabilityNegligible systemic bioavailability after topical application.
Onset of ActionImmediate upon application; antimicrobial effect begins within minutes.
Peak Plasma TimeNot applicable due to minimal absorption.
Duration of ActionUp to 6 hours after single application; residual effect may persist.

How It Works

Disrupts bacterial cell membranes by binding to negatively charged cell wall components, leading to leakage of intracellular contents and cell death.

Mechanism Steps

1Chlorhexidine, a cationic bisbiguanide, binds to negatively charged bacterial cell wall components.
2Disruption of cell membrane integrity occurs at low concentrations, leading to leakage of potassium and other ions.
3At higher concentrations, precipitation of cytoplasmic contents and cell death.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take chlodin 0.2% mouth wash

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of chlodin 0.2% mouth wash

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Skin irritation
  • Dryness
  • Itching
  • Redness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
  • Contact dermatitis

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Ototoxicity if applied to perforated eardrum
  • Neurotoxicity if applied to damaged skin in large areas

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Soap Major Inactivation of chlorhexidine due to anionic surfactants
Iodine-containing antiseptics Major Potential antagonism or irritation
Cetrimide Moderate Possible reduced efficacy
Chloroxylenol Moderate Possible reduced efficacy

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Soap and other anionic surfactants
  • Other antiseptics containing iodine or silver

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Cetrimide
  • Chloroxylenol

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • None known

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

None known

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

None known

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine or any component; use on open wounds or mucous membranes may cause irritation.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Observe for skin irritation or allergic reactions; monitor wound healing.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Safe; minimal absorption into breastmilk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Ingestion may cause gastric irritation; treat symptomatically; no specific antidote.

โฐ Missed Dose

Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 30, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for chlodin 0.2% mouth wash

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.2% w/v)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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