Not significantly absorbed and metabolised

(To be edited, initial data ST OCT 04) Local oral use in preoperative and other oral disinfecting. Poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, less than 1 % of the total volume of the rinsing solution absorbed. Chlorhexidine does not accumulate in the body and is only minimally metabolised. Australian lis: safe South African list: use with care French list: authorised EPI-list: safe

Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.