Peridex
What is Peridex?
Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial used as an antiseptic and for other applications. It is a cationic polybiguanide (bisbiguanide). It is used primarily as its salts (e.g., the dihydrochloride, diacetate, and digluconate).
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
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