Chlorhexidine shampoo
The chlorhexidine shampoo with the antibacterial effect for animals is used in dogs and cats as the treatment and preventive care in the following cases:
- bacterial dermatitis (deep and superficial), including those caused by allergies, injuries, burns, dysfunction of the sebaceous glands, metabolism disorders, lack or excess of vitamins and minerals, and lack of proper skin and coat care;
- fungal and parasitic dermatitis as part of the complex therapy;
- infections of small wounds, abrasions, scratches, and cracks on the skin. For the animal’s skin and coat care (the deep cleansing and moisturizing of the skin, nutrition and strengthening of the coat, elimination of the unpleasant odor of an animal).
Chlorhexidine shampoo with antibacterial effect for animals contains in 1 ml as active ingredients: 20% chlorhexidine bigluconate 50 mg, the excipients are: sodium laureth sulfate, cocamide DEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, polyquaternium 7, acrylate copolymer, trilon B, D-panthenol, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, allantoin, perfume compound, purified water.
The drug is made in a form of a white homogeneous gel-like mass.
Dosage form:
Medicinal shampoo.
Pharmacotherapeutic group:
Antiseptics and disinfectants.
Chlorhexidine bigluconate, which is part of the drug, is a dichloride-containing derivative of biguanide. It has antiseptic (antimicrobial, fungicidal and vurulicidal) action, is active against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic bacteria (including Klebsiella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp., (including Staphylococcus aureus MRSA), Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Micrococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Bacillus spp., Chorynebacterium pyogenes, Campylobacter fetus, Enterobacter spp., Chlamydia spp., Ureaplasma spp., Pseudomonas spp., Haemophilus influenzae, Acinrtobacter). As well as protozoa (Trichomonas foetus), fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and yeast-like fungi of the genera Candida and Malassezia, lipophilic viruses (influenza, rotaviruses, enteroviruses).
The mechanism of action of chlorhexidine consists in interaction with phosphate groups on the surface of the microbial cell, while lipophilic groups contribute to the disaggregation of the lipoprotein membrane of bacteria, thereby disturbing the osmotic balance of bacterial cells, the release of potassium and phosphorus from them, which leads to the death of the microorganism. The effectiveness of chlorhexidine in the presence of blood and pus, various secretions and organic substances has been clinically proven. When applied to the skin and coat of an animal, the drug has a short-term contact effect against microorganisms in the places of their localization. When applied externally, the drug is practically not absorbed through the skin and does not have a systemic effect.
According to the degree of exposure to the organism, Chlorhexidine shampoo with antibacterial effect for animals refers to low-risk substances, in recommended doses, it does not have a locally irritating and sensitizing effect.
Moisten the animal’s coat with warm water, apply the shampoo evenly over the entire surface of the body with massaging movements, avoiding contact with the mucous membranes.
After 3-5 minutes, rinse the shampoo with warm water, dry and comb the coat. Depending on the pathology, the treatment of the animal must be repeated every 2-5 days for at least 3-4 weeks to achieve the optimal therapeutic effect. 1-2 treatments of the animal per month are sufficient to prevent skin diseases of various etiologies.
Violations of the dosage regimen and the drug administration regimen should be avoided, as this may lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. In case of skipping the next use of the drug, it should be carried out as soon as possible in the same dose and according to the same scheme. The peculiarities of the drug's action during its first use and cancellation have not been established.
Side effects and complications when using the drug in accordance with this instruction, as a rule, are not observed. In case of increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug or in case of allergic reactions, the animal must be washed immediately under running water with detergent and stop using the drug.
Contraindication to the use of the drug chlorhexidine Shampoo with antibacterial effect for animals is individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug (including in the anamnesis). It is not allowed to use the drug to puppies and kittens younger than 3 weeks of age.
Symptoms of overdose with external use of the drug have not been identified. In case of accidental ingestion of shampoo and the appearance of signs of intoxication, extensive measures are used to remove the drug from the body, enterosorbents and symptomatic therapy are prescribed.
For females during pregnancy and feeding of the offspring, the drug is used under the supervision of a veterinarian based on an assessment of the ratio of the expected benefit to the possible risk of its use.
The use of the drug does not exclude the simultaneous use of other etiotropic and pathogenetic drugs.
The drug is not intended for use by food-producing animals.
When using a product, the general rules of personal hygiene and safety provided for when using drugs should be observed. Empty packaging from under the drug is prohibited to be used for household purposes, it is subject to disposal with household waste.
People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with it. In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they must be rinsed with plenty of water. In case of allergic reactions or accidental ingestion of the components of the drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (take the instructions for use or label with you).
The drug is produced packaged in 250 ml polymer vials of the appropriate capacity, capped with screw-on lids (a lid with a dispenser is allowed). Bottles of 250 ml are produced packed in individual cardboard packs. Each consumer package is provided with instructions for use.
Store the drug in the original closed package, protected from direct sunlight, separately from food and feed, at a temperature of 0 to +25°C.
The unused drug is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.
Keep out of reach of children! It is released without a prescription from a veterinarian.
The shelf life under storage conditions in the original closed package is 3 years from the manufacturing date. Do not use after the expiration date.
