chlodin 0.2% mouth wash - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
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
๐ 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.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorhexidine Gluconate |
| Brand Name | Augmexin Gel |
| Manufacturer | Daffohils Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Stomatologicals- Antimicrobials |
| Route of Administration | Topical |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); keep away from heat and direct sunlight; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
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
๐ก How to Take chlodin 0.2% mouth wash
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of chlodin 0.2% mouth wash
โ Common Side Effects
- Skin irritation
- Dryness
- Itching
- Redness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Contact dermatitis
โ ๏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.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Soap and other anionic surfactants
- Other antiseptics containing iodine or silver
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cetrimide
- Chloroxylenol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- None known
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None known
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
None known
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine or any component; use on open wounds or mucous membranes may cause irritation.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Observe for skin irritation or allergic reactions; monitor wound healing.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Safe; minimal absorption into breastmilk.
๐ Overdose Management
Ingestion may cause gastric irritation; treat symptomatically; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
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๐ Substitutes for chlodin 0.2% mouth wash
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.