How to use chlorhexidine

[Shadrach]

Shad, that is what I thought, but I was wrong. If you read the directions on the label, it is to be diluted. Hibiclens, which is 4% chlorhexidene, and it is used with a little water to wash hands or body, but must be splashed off. It is different from the oral rinse of 0.12 % that is not diluted. Here is the label instructions for chlorhexidene % for vet or human use:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ad7eb81b-cca2-4622-9616-7f06f2e6202c

I've been using Chlorhexidine for almost a decade and have never diluted it.
The spray I have is 10mg/ml. I use this without dilution.
The mouthwash I have, which I've used on chickens when I haven't been able to get anything else is 0.2% by volume. I don't dilute that either.
I got a Chlorhexidine liquid from a vet at 0.4% by volume and was told not to dilute that.

No chickens died from Chlorhexidine poisoning and I haven't died from using the mouthwash either.

 

[Devorah]

At 2% it's already diluted. Don't dilute it any further. Use at the 2% it comes as.
Apply to the wound, spray or by dropper and leave it on the wound. It's not a cleaner so don't scrub or wipe with it.

Wait — ugh — when I get home later I’ll send a photo of the bottle. Thanks!

 

[Devorah]

I've been using Chlorhexidine for almost a decade and have never diluted it.
The spray I have is 10mg/ml. I use this without dilution.
The mouthwash I have, which I've used on chickens when I haven't been able to get anything else is 0.2% by volume. I don't dilute that either.
I got a Chlorhexidine liquid from a vet at 0.4% by volume and was told not to dilute that.

No chickens died from Chlorhexidine poisoning and I haven't died from using the mouthwash either.

Thanks. I’ll check the bottle later today when I’m home. I appreciate the feedback!

 

[Devorah]

Shad, that is what I thought, but I was wrong. If you read the directions on the label, it is to be diluted. Hibiclens, which is 4% chlorhexidene, and it is used with a little water to wash hands or body, but must be splashed off. It is different from the oral rinse of 0.12 % that is not diluted. Here is the label instructions for chlorhexidene % for vet or human use:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ad7eb81b-cca2-4622-9616-7f06f2e6202c

I just asked at home and was told it’s a 2% solution with instructions for dilution …

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I've been using Chlorhexidine for almost a decade and have never diluted it.
The spray I have is 10mg/ml. I use this without dilution.
The mouthwash I have, which I've used on chickens when I haven't been able to get anything else is 0.2% by volume. I don't dilute that either.
I got a Chlorhexidine liquid from a vet at 0.4% by volume and was told not to dilute that.

No chickens died from Chlorhexidine poisoning and I haven't died from using the mouthwash either.

Ooops. I never dilute Chlorhexidine

 

[Shadrach]

I just asked at home and was told it’s a 2% solution with instructions for dilution …

2% or 0.2%?
If it is 2% then dilution makes sense.

 

[Shadrach]

Ooops. I never dilute Chlorhexidine

I think as long as the numbers are on the right of the decimal point we're okay.
If the solution we can put in our mouths is at 0.2% then I can't see it killing any chickens.

 

[Shadrach]

Shad, that is what I thought, but I was wrong. If you read the directions on the label, it is to be diluted. Hibiclens, which is 4% chlorhexidene, and it is used with a little water to wash hands or body, but must be splashed off. It is different from the oral rinse of 0.12 % that is not diluted. Here is the label instructions for chlorhexidene % for vet or human use:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ad7eb81b-cca2-4622-9616-7f06f2e6202c

Yes. I put 2% instead of 0.2% in my first post. At 2% rather than 0.2% then dilution makes sense.
Well spotted.
I'll correct my first post.

 

[Shadrach]

@Devorah
My applogies. I may have mislead you. I didn't give the correct percentage.
See above.

 

[Devorah]

Yes. I put 2% instead of 0.2% in my first post. At 2% rather than 0.2% then dilution makes sense.
Well spotted.
I'll correct my first post.

Don’t hide under a chair! Ha! That’s ok. I diluted the 2% per the instructions and spray it on my rooster’s open wounds twice a day.