Answer
It is an antiseptic and disinfectant rather than a systemic antibiotic. It acts directly on bacterial surfaces and membranes.
Sources for this answer
- Chlorhexidine Acetate BP 0.02% w/v for Irrigation — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- PubMed CentralPubMed Central · Reputable Web
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