Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic with a broad spectrum of activity and a persistent effect on
skin. Consequently, it has become an ubiquitous antiseptic in healthcare and the …

Chlorhexidine is increasingly being used not only as an antiseptic to prevent hospital
infections and an adjuvant in oral hygiene but also as a preservative in personal care …

Background Chlorhexidine (CHL) has antiseptic and disinfectant properties used to prevent
hospital‐acquired infections. CHL‐induced anaphylaxis is poorly reported in surgical …

Chlorhexidine (1: 6-di [4-chlorophenyldiguanido]-hexane)(CHL) is a synthetic topical
disinfectant industrially produced since 1954. It is a chlorophenyl-bis-biguanide containing …

Chlorhexidine is a highly effective antiseptic and disinfectant. In the past 20 years there has
been a substantial increase in the number of chlorhexidine containing products used in …

Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial agent widely used for infection prevention in medical
settings. Nevertheless, allergic reactions ranging from mild to severe have been reported …

Instillagel®(CliniMed, High Wycombe, UK) is commonly used in urethral catheterisation and
to facilitate the passage of instruments into the bladder in urological practice. Its active …

Chlorhexidine is a commonly used antiseptic and disinfectant in the health-care setting. Its
usage has increased in recent years with intensive campaigns and infection control …

We report three precautionary cases of perioperative anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine isopropyl
alcohol antiseptic wipes (CAW). In two cases, the patients were inadvertently re-exposed to …

Discussion This case report summarizes the clinical course of an end-stage heart disease
patient who experienced two separate episodes of anaphylaxis attributed to the antiseptic …