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Chlorhexidine has a wide range of antimicrobial activity. Chlorhexidine is effective against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi, and lipophilic viruses.
For use in newborn infants only to prevent omphalitis (infection of the umbilical cord).
Sanicord Gel: Each gram gel contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate solution BP equivalent to Chlorhexidine Gluconate 71 mg.
Sanicord Solution: Contains 7.1% w/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate equivalent to 4% w/v Chlorhexidine solution
Sanicord Application procedure: (Apply Sanicord solution immediately after cutting the cord)
Squeeze the bottle to apply the Sanicord solution to the tip, stump, and base of the umbilical cord.
Make sure that the entire umbilical cord is soaked. Do not touch any part of the bottle to the umbilical area.
Do not apply any other substance to the cord or surrounding area.
Allow the Sanicord to dry on the infant’s skin. Leave the area uncovered and exposed to air, or cover it loosely with clean clothing. Do not bind the area tightly.
Continue to apply the Sanicord solution once daily until the 7th day following the birth, even after the cord has fallen off.