Recent news on Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Linkwell Corporation Receives Clearance From the Ministry of ...  -  May 1, 2007
Market Wire (press release)The Putai Series uses Chlorhexidine Gluconate as the main active ingredient which is recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and

The ordinary as extraordinary  -  Apr 20, 2007
RDH,I have used chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) in my ultrasonic; however, some studies have also shown that water alone is an effective irrigant.

New Product Highlight  -  Mar 28, 2007
Woman Dentist Journal,CHX-PlusTM is a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate solution which includes surface modifiers that lower its viscosity and improve penetration into micro-tubules and

Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Prevention of Nosocomial Infection in ...  -  Mar 13, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),These differences suggest that the use of chlorhexidine gluconate, although effective in Segers et al, may not improve outcomes in the United States.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Prevention of Nosocomial Infection in ...  -  Mar 13, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),We believe that our study showed that decontamination of the nasopharynx and oropharynx with chlorhexidine gluconate is an effective, safe, and inexpensive

Applying Chlorhexidine Gluconate Prior to Surgery May Prevent ...  -  Feb 1, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...including methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA), and preparing skin with antiseptic agents, such as Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG),

Bad Day For Bugs In Britain As DH Launches New HCAI Offensive  -  Feb 5, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The practice of employing a single patient use 2% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% isopropyl alcohol skin preparation system, replacing the common practice of

Oral Care For Those That Hate To Brush And Never Really Floss  -  Feb 22, 2007
SBWire (press release),The water bottle can actually become a delivery system for the prescription chlorhexidine gluconate, used by patients with periodontal disease.

Treating Caries Chemically: Fact or Fiction  -  Feb 1, 2007
Woman Dentist Journal,Patients are prescribed 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse with instructions to rinse 0.5 oz for one minute twice a day for seven days.

Ecolab Introduces Endure ® Revitalizing Skin Lotion and Crème  -  Feb 15, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Additionally, their unique formulation does not compromise the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) or gloves (latex or non-latex).

Check dental product ingredients before using on pet  -  Jan 12, 2007
Nashua Telegraph (subscription),Chlorhexidine gluconate rinse or gel: inhibits bacteria and plaque, lasts for up to 12 hours. • Zinc ascorbate gel: decreases plaque, gingivitis and certain

Medi-Flex(TM) Receives Two Awards for Superior Industry Performance  -  Dec 5, 2006
Drug Newswire (press release),From peripheral IV insertion to major surgery, Medi-Flex is the only company that provides a full line of chlorhexidine gluconate patient preoperative skin

Medi-Flex(TM) Receives Two Awards for Superior Industry Performance  -  Dec 5, 2006
PR Newswire (press release),About Medi-Flex, Inc. From peripheral IV insertion to major surgery, Medi-Flex is the only company that provides a full line of chlorhexidine gluconate

A cure for everything: your medical handbook  -  Nov 28, 2006
Belfast Telegraph,Antibacterial mouthwashes, and those that contain cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine gluconate can be effective. Common brands are Corsodyl,

ChloraPrep(R) Extends Product Line with New Hi-Lite Orange(TM) ...  Nov 1, 2006
ChloraPrep is a 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol skin preparation available in multiple applicator sizes for use in a variety ... -PR Newswire (press release), ChloraPrep® For MRSA And Other Bacterial Infections Launched In ...  Nov 3, 2006
UK. ChloraPrep® is the only non-touch skin antiseptic system to contain 2% chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% isopropyl alcohol. This ... -Medical News Today (press release), Caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi, this highly contagious ...  Sep 15, 2006
...thoroughly with a detergent cleanser, rinsed thoroughly with water, then disinfected with an appropriate dilution of either chlorhexidine gluconate of povidone ... -TheHorse.com

Medi-Flex, Inc., Maker of ChloraPrep(R), Changes Name to Enturia ...  Sep 13, 2006
From peripheral IV insertion to major surgery, Medi-Flex is the only company that provides a full line of chlorhexidine gluconate patient preoperative skin ... -Yahoo! News

Prevention of Nosocomial Infection in Cardiac Surgery by ...  -  Nov 21, 2006
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Objective To determine the efficacy of perioperative decontamination of the nasopharynx and oropharynx with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate for reduction of ...

Medi-Flex(TM) Receives Two Awards for Superior Industry ...  -  Dec 5, 2006
Yahoo! News (press release)From peripheral IV insertion to major surgery, Medi-Flex is the only company that provides a full line of chlorhexidine gluconate patient preoperative skin ...

Simple and cheap way to prevent infection after cardiac surgery  -  Nov 21, 2006
TheHeart.Org,...with a cheap, simple, and effective way to reduce nosocomial infection after cardiac surgery using a commonly available disinfectant, chlorhexidine gluconate [1 ...

Nose and Throat Decontamination Reduces Infection in Cardiac ...  -  Nov 22, 2006
MedPage Today,22 -- Antimicrobial swabs of the nasopharynx and oropharynx with chlorhexidine gluconate reduced nosocomial infections after cardiac surgery, researchers here ...

A cure for everything: your medical handbook  -  Nov 28, 2006
Belfast Telegraph,...teeth. Antibacterial mouthwashes, and those that contain cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine gluconate can be effective. ...

Use Of Avagard In Pediatric Urologic Procedures  -  Nov 22, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),...brush hand scrubbing. It is composed of chlorhexidine gluconate 1% solution along with ethyl alcohol 61% wt/wt. The study evaluated ...



New Review of Studies Indicates Usual Practices in Surgical Site ...  May 10, 2006
...studies with 10,007 participants. The antiseptic used in all of the trials was 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate. The authors found ... - Today's SurgiCenter

Usual Practices in Surgical Site Preparation Do Not Reduce ...  May 10, 2006
10,007 participants. The antiseptic used in all of the trials was four-percent chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiscrub). The authors ... - eMaxHealth.com





Preventing CVC Associated Bloodstream Infections  Mar 31, 2006
...and said, ‘you’ve got to do all of these things to achieve a good outcome.’ The most important things you can do are chlorhexidine gluconate for skin ... - Infection Control Today

Featured at AORN 2006  Mar 31, 2006
For example, in pre-operative skin antisepsis, a combination skin prepping agent, 3.15 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol ... - Infection Control Today

Hibiclens(R) Survey Shows Initial Treatment for MRSA Varies Widely ...  Feb 24, 2006
Regent Medical's antimicrobial, antiseptic product, HIBICLENS(R), contains an active ingredient - chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) - that kills germs on contact ... - International News Service,

Chlorascrub(TM) is Challenged by Competitor  Feb 10, 2006
Chlorascrub is an FDA approved 3.15% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) formulation suitable for antisepsis prior to surgery or ... - Business Wire,

Best Practices for 2006  Feb 1, 2006
2002 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings are alcohols, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), iodophors ... - Infection Control Today

Zila Signs Agreement to Expand Distribution of Peridex(R) into ...  Jan 24, 2006
...a pleasant herbal mint taste, Peridex continues to work even after rinsing because one third of its active ingredient -- chlorhexidine gluconate -- binds to ... - Business Wire

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