chlorhexidine

British

/ klɔːˈhɛksɪdiːn /

noun

an antiseptic compound used in skin cleansers, mouthwashes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of chlorhexidine

C20: from _chlor ( _o ) _- + _hex ( _ane ) + _-i ( _de ) + ( _am ) _ine

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chlorhexidine

A 2025 Scientific Reports study in rats found that a nitrate and antioxidant mouth rinse supported nitrate and nitrite reducing oral bacteria and was associated with lower blood pressure compared with chlorhexidine treatment.

From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026

Overall, the authors found that higher concentrations of garlic extract mouthwash showed antimicrobial results similar to those of chlorhexidine.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025

In the UK, antiseptic mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are commonly used to treat dental plaque and gum disease.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024

Worryingly, early research also indicates that chlorhexidine may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024

The antiseptic soap was a 4 percent chlorhexidine solution sold in many drugstores.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2019

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