Molecule

Chlorhexidine

Also known as chlorhexidine gluconate

Available on requestOphthalmology Dermatology

Presentations: 19
Brands: 11
Manufacturers: 10
Available from stock: 0

Chlorhexidine is a prescription medicine. It is available as oral rinse, solution and oral liquid for dental and buccal use. MedsAcross supplies Chlorhexidine for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class: Decreased Cell Wall Integrity
ATC classification: A01AB03 Chlorhexidine · Medications used in dentistry and periodontics, subgroup A01ABB05CA02 Chlorhexidine · Blood substitutes and infusion solutions, subgroup B05C, subgroup B05CAD08AC02 Chlorhexidine · Antiseptics and disinfectants, subgroup D08A, subgroup D08ACD09AA12 Chlorhexidine · Medicated dressings, subgroup D09A, subgroup D09AAR02AA05 Chlorhexidine · Throat preparations, subgroup R02A, subgroup R02AAS01AX09 Chlorhexidine · Eye medicines, subgroup S01A, subgroup S01AXS02AA09 Chlorhexidine · Anti-infective agentS03AA04 Chlorhexidine · Anti-infective agent
US FDA first approval: 17 September 1976
EU status: Not recorded
Orphan designation: Not recorded
WHO essential medicine: Not recorded
India (CDSCO): Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes: Oral, Dental, Buccal, Topical
Dosage forms: Oral rinse, Solution, Oral liquid, Oral solution, Topical solution
Identifiers: UNII R4KO0DY52LRxCUI 2358CAS 55-56-1DrugBank DB00878Q15646788

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

Uses healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Skin wound and general skin cleansing: throughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently rinse again thoroughly

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

For external use only Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: wheezing/difficulty breathing shock facial swelling hives rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with meninges in the genital area When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Other information store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

19 presentations of Chlorhexidine, sorted by availability.

Medicine	Manufacturer	Register	Availability
Chlorhexidine 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseOralGeneric name	—	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine 1.2 mg/mL solutionDentalGeneric name	—	US FDA	Available on request
Betasept 0.04 mg/mL topical solutionTopical	Xttrium Laboratories	US FDA	Available on request
DASH Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL oral liquidOral	Natco PharmaIndia	US FDA	Available on request
Periogard Alcohol Free 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseBuccal	Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine 1.2 mg/mL oral solutionOralGeneric name	—	US FDA	Available on request
NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseOral	Dentsply LLC. Professional Division Trading as "DENTSPLY Professional"	US FDA	Available on request
Peridex 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseOral	Solventum	US FDA	Available on request
Sky Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseOral	McKesson	US FDA	Available on request
Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL oral liquidOral	Xttrium Laboratories	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine 0.12 mg/mL oral liquidOralGeneric name	—	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseDentalGeneric name	—	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseBuccalGeneric name	—	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL oral liquidOral	Rising Pharma Holdings	US FDA	Available on request
CleanCare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL solutionDental	Safco Dental Supply	US FDA	Available on request
Major Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL oral rinseOral	Cardinal Health	US FDA	Available on request
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 4 g/100 mL topical solutionTopical	Xttrium Laboratories	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 IU/mL oral liquidBuccal	Xttrium Laboratories	US FDA	Available on request
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL oral liquidBuccal	Sage Products	US FDA	Available on request

Brands by market

11 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Betasept Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse CleanCare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse DASH Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse Major Oral Rinse NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate Peridex Periogard Alcohol Free Sky Oral Rinse

Manufacturers

Indian manufacturers are highlighted.

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

Register	Status	Source
US FDA	First approved 17 September 1976	Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)	Not recorded	—
India (CDSCO)	Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists	—
United States	Registered	US FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Chlorhexidine in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Cancer Fungal infectious disease Gingivitis Gram-negative bacterial infection Mouth disease Oral candidiasis Periodontal disease Periodontitis Skin infection

Questions and answers

Is Chlorhexidine available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 19 presentations of Chlorhexidine and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents. Indian manufacturers include Natco Pharma.

What brand names does Chlorhexidine have?

The catalogue lists 11 brand names for Chlorhexidine, including Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse, Antiseptic Skin Cleanser, Betasept, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse, CleanCare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse, DASH Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse, Major Oral Rinse, NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate.

Is Chlorhexidine approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Chlorhexidine on 17 September 1976, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Chlorhexidine need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Chlorhexidine is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Chlorhexidine in?

Chlorhexidine is classified under ATC code A01AB03 (Chlorhexidine).

References

ANTISEPTIC SKIN CLEANSER prescribing information (Xttrium Laboratories). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 27 April 2026

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