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Chlorhexidine 2%/Ethyl alcohol 7%

Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Chlorhexidine disrupts bacterial cell membranes and precipitates cytoplasmic contents, while ethyl alcohol denatures proteins and dissolves lipids, together providing rapid broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Chlorhexidine disrupts bacterial cell membranes and precipitates cytoplasmic contents, while ethyl alcohol denatures proteins and dissolves lipids, together providing rapid broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Used for Skin antisepsis and disinfection prior to surgical procedures, Wound cleansing and antisepsis.

At a glance

Generic nameChlorhexidine 2%/Ethyl alcohol 7%
SponsorHospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio
Drug classTopical antiseptic combination
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfection prevention / Dermatology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Chlorhexidine is a biguanide antiseptic that binds to negatively charged bacterial cell membranes, causing leakage of intracellular components and cell death. Ethyl alcohol acts synergistically by denaturing bacterial proteins and disrupting lipid bilayers. This combination formulation is used as a topical antiseptic for skin preparation and disinfection.

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