Answer
Chlorhexidine solutions can cause chemical burns in newborns, especially premature infants. Use should be limited to specialist units familiar with this risk.
Sources for this answer
- Chlorhexidine Acetate 0.015% w/v and Cetrimide 0.15% w/v, Irrigation Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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