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CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (chlorhexidine gluconate) by Becton Dickinson is clinical pharmacology periogard® (chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse usp, 0. Approved for surgical site infection, healthcare associated infection, nosocomial infection and 11 more indications.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a topical antimicrobial sponge indicated for prevention of surgical site infections, healthcare-associated infections, and oropharyngeal colonization across multiple clinical settings. It works by reducing bacterial counts (54-97%) in the oral cavity and on surgical sites through broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The drug is retained in the oral cavity (~30%) and slowly released into oral fluids, with poor systemic absorption and primarily fecal excretion.
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Pre-LaunchPre-launch stage signals opportunity for commercial build-out across surgical infection prevention and hospital-acquired infection markets, with room for expanding team infrastructure.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY PerioGard® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) provides antimicrobial activity during oral rinsing. The clinical significance of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse's antimicrobial activities is not clear. Microbiological sampling of plaque has shown a general…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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