Chlorhexidine generic name?

What is the generic name for chlorhexidine?

Chlorhexidine is the generic name. It’s used as the active ingredient in a range of antiseptic products (for skin and/or mucous membranes) under various brand names.

Does chlorhexidine have different “generic” forms or salts?

In many products, you’ll see chlorhexidine specified as a particular salt or formulation, such as:
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Chlorhexidine hydrochloride
Those are still forms of the same active ingredient.

Where do you see “chlorhexidine” listed on labels?

You typically see it on product packaging as “chlorhexidine” plus the specific salt (most commonly “chlorhexidine gluconate”) and a concentration (for example, 0.12% or 4%).