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Medicines chlorhexidine digluconate + phenolQuestion & answer

chlorhexidine digluconate + phenol · Medicine question

Can it be used for burns?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It is licensed for minor burns and scalds. More serious, extensive or worsening burns require medical assessment.

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