Last update June 10, 2018
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G01AX16 is Hexetidine in ATC Code/s.
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A bactericidal and fungicidal antiseptic.
Used topically in mild mucus infections (vaginal, 0.1% mouthwash for oral hygiene).
Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk.
The small dose and low plasma absorption of most topical preparations make it unlikely that significant amounts will be transferred into breastmilk, as stated in information for hexetidine (McNeil Products Ltd 2017).
A case of contact dermatitis has been documented following its use (Merk 1982), so contact should be avoided with mucous membranes or the baby’s skin.
As an oral antiseptic it is much less effective than chlorhexidine (Afennich 2011).