Chlorhexidine Digluconate 7.1% w/v

Chlorhexidine is a very potent, cationic chemoprophylactic agent. It has a broad spectrum action, and is more effective against gm+ve than gm-ve bacteria. It acts by binding to negatively charged bacterial cell wall thereby disrupting membrane integrity and affecting its functions. In high concentrations, chlorhexidine is bactericidal.

• This preparation contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Isopropyl Alcohol Solution
• Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an antiseptic effective against a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, some other fungi and viruses
• Chlorhexidine gluconate is most active at neutral or alkaline conditions. Its activity is reduced by the presence of blood or body fluids
• It binds strongly to skin, mucosa and other tissue and is therefore poorly absorbed.
• It is bacteriostatic at low concentrations whilst at higher concentrations their activity is rapidly bactericidal
• They are both active against dermatophytic fungi (including the yeast C. Albicans) and enveloped viruses such as HIV

• Application of 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate (delivering 4% chlorhexidine) to the umbilical cord stump prevents infection and saves lives.

Wash hand with soap and water before/after using GP-Cord. Apply10 ml GP-Cord Solution to umbilcal cord just after birth such as it is completely wet by the applied solution. Don’t wipe out the cord with anything else after using the GP-Cord Solution. Don’t use anything else after using GP-Cord Solution to Cord and keep it dry.

Irritative skin reactions to chlorhexidine preparations can occasionally occur. Generalized allergic reactions to chlorhexidine have also been reported but are extremely rare.

• Avoid contact with brain, meninges, middle ear
• Avoid contact with the eyes
• This preparation is for external use only. Avoid use in body cavities.

Carry out a stomach lavage with milk, egg white, gelatin or mild soap water.

Store between 15⁰c – 25⁰c. Keep out of reach of children.

Available in 10 ml LDPE Container