ATC codes:
D08AC02
EMLc
Indication
Chlorhexidine
ICD11 code:
XM7DZ3
INN
Chlorhexidine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Local > Topical > Solution:
5% (digluconate) for dilution
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic equivalence
Medicines within the same pharmacological class can be used
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The Expert Committee recommended the deletion of the 20% solution of chlorhexidine from the EMLc, following the recommendation to include on the EMLc a gel formulation of 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate, delivering 4% chlorhexidine specifically for umbilical cord care.