Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Uses
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is used in the treatment of inflammation of gums and bad odor from mouth.
How it Works
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria causing the inflammation by attacking the bacterial cell wall thus killing the bacterial cells.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate include the symptoms below;
Altered taste,
Application site irritation,
Blistering, burning, itching of skin
Teeth discolouration
Silver Nitrate
Uses
Silver Nitrate is used to prevent infections. Silver Nitrate is also used for Hemostatic, Wound healing, Stoma maintenance,Pain relief and Removal of unwanted tissue.
How it Works
Silver nitrate works by inhibiting the growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Silver nitrate does this by precipitating bacterial protein through the release of liberated silver ions. Silver nitrate also forms an eschar by coagulation of cellular proteins. Silver nitrate works by Drying the wound quickly.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Silver nitrate can include the symptoms below;
Burning sensation,
Hair discoloration,
Itching,
Methemoglobinaemia