Interesting Tidbits/Lesions; Chlorhexidine gluconate

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I hope some of you will also find this interesting. This is a product we use in the hospital quite often. We use it as a surgical scrub for ourselves as well as our patients. The ingredients are as follows:

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Oral Rinse:

This product is an oral rinse containing 0.12% Chlorhexidine gluconate (1,1'-hexamethylene bis [5-

(p-chlorophenyl) biguanide]di-D-gluconate) in a base containing water, 11.6% alcohol, glycerin, PEG-

40 sorbitan diisostearate, peppermint oil, saccharin sodium, and FD & C Blue #1. The pH may be

adjusted with hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide. The solution is near-neutral (pH range 5–7).

Chlorhexidine gluconate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and gluconic acid.

Chlorhexidine Disinfectant Solution

AgriLabs: Priority 1 Care chlorhexidine solution

Antiseptic

Active Ingredient(s):

Chlorhexidine gluconate

2%

Indications: An antiseptic and antimicrobial disinfectant which provides fast-acting activity against a wide range of micro-organisms, especially against those commonly present on the skin.

A non-toxic, non-irritating agent possessing a wide range of antiseptic and antimicrobial activity against organisms which infect the skin, such as bacteria, fungi, ringworm and yeast.

Dosage and Administration: Dilute one (1) ounce (2 tablespoons) of CHLORHEXIDINE DISINFECTANT SOLUTION per gallon of clean water.

Rinse the area to be disinfected with an ample amount of CHLORHEXIDINE DISINFECTANT SOLUTION. Wipe away the excess and pat dry with a sterile gauze or sponge.

CAUTION(s): Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If contact is made, flush immediately and thoroughly with clean water.

For external use only.

For animal use only.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Agri Laboratories LTD.20927 State Route K, P.O. Box 3103 (64503)St. ph, MO 655051-800-542-8916www.agrilabs.com

I have used this on my lesions and didn't dilute when they were at their worst. It helped to dry them up incredibly fast and stopped the itching immediately. Chlorhexidine also has a 6 hour residual antimicrobial/antiseptic activity.. I know for myself, that my lesions had several components I was fighting to heal just like the components of the infestation itself. I found the cheapest and best solution at a vet supply store. I also mixed with or layered with Listerine. The oral rinse although I didn't use it personally, may help some of you with throat issues.??? A small bottle of the solution is relatively cheap to try and may help some of you with your lesions. Do not get into eyes as undiluted can cause corneal ulcers and in the ear can destroy the inner ear in tympanic membrane perforations. It is incredibly drying when not diluted and I don't recommend using it full

body. This would just be for lesion clearance. Always in my thoughts......Frito