Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Nolvasan is a brand-name antiseptic solution containing chlorhexidine, primarily used in veterinary medicine for skin cleansing, wound care, and environmental disinfection. It is commonly applied to clean minor wounds, surgical sites, and skin infections in animals, serving as an important tool in veterinary hygiene and infection control protocols.
Nolvasan is a veterinary antiseptic containing chlorhexidine used for wound cleaning and environmental disinfection in animals.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2611514
- Generic
- Nolvasan
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Used for antiseptic cleansing of skin wounds, surgical site preparation, and general skin disinfection in animals. Also employed for environmental cleaning and disinfection of equipment in veterinary settings.
Chlorhexidine works by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, causing cellular contents to leak out. It has broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as some fungi and viruses.
For external veterinary use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Some animals may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions. Always follow veterinary guidance for proper dilution and application. Not for use in food-producing animals unless specifically directed by a veterinarian.
Official drug label
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