Becker's ASC: Chlorhexidine gluconate shouldn’t be used for hand washing — 3 study takeaways Chlorhexidine gluconate, an ingredient in antimicrobial soap, may be better suited for purposes besides handwashing, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control. Researchers ... Chlorhexidine gluconate shouldn’t be used for hand washing — 3 study takeaways Sunstar Americas recalled 37 lots of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse after finding the mouthwash might be a Burkholderia lata contamination problem.
As explained in the Sunstar-written, ... The recall of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse for a possible bacterial contamination, limited to 37 lots when announced in October, has been expanded after the manufacturer learned of 29 ... USA Today: Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination Lohxa, LLC is voluntarily recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Alcohol free (NDC:70166-027-15) products bearing an expiration date from 01/31/21 – 03/31/21 (see specific lots below) ... Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination Becker's Hospital Review: Further Studies Suggest Chlorhexidine Gluconate Key in Infection Control A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control supports previous research that shows use of chlorhexidine gluconate is effective in infection control.
