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Chlorhexidine (descriptor)
1.A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine Acetate, Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride, MK 412A, MK-412A, MK412A, Novalsan, Sebidin A, Tubulicid
MeSH
Biguanides
[qualifiers]AA, AD, AE, AG, AI, AN, BL, CF, CH, CL, CS, CT, DU, EC, HI, IM, IP, ME, PD, PK, PO, RE, SD, ST, TO, TU, UR
[pharmacological actions]Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Disinfectants, Mouthwashes