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MeSH Heading: Chlorhexidine
Tree Number(s): D02.078.370.141.100
Unique ID: D002710
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002710
Scope Note: A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.
Entry Term(s): Chlorhexidine Acetate; Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride; MK-412A; Novalsan; Sebidin A; Tubulicid
Pharm Action: Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Disinfectants
Mouthwashes
Registry Numbers: R4KO0DY52L; 5908ZUF22Y; E64XL9U38K; 0
Related Numbers: 3697-42-5; 55-56-1; 5908ZUF22Y; E64XL9U38K
CAS Type 1 Name: 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-
NLM Classification #: QV 220
Previous Indexing: Biguanides (1968-1974); Chlorobenzenes (1974)
Public MeSH Note: 80; was see under BIGUANIDES 1975-79
History Note: 80(75); was see under BIGUANIDES 1975-79
Date Established: 1980/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2016/06/28

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