Hexamidine
local antiseptic / antibacterial
Nothing to addWhat this medicine is for
Hexamidine is a medicine in the 'antiseptic / topical antibacterial' category. This antiseptic is applied locally to reduce micro-organisms and prevent the infection of a wound or a mucous membrane.
Specifically, for Hexamidine: Disinfects the skin or mucous membranes. Its use is generally limited in time, adjusted to the situation.
Under which brands it is found
Hexamidine is found in around 3 presentations listed in France. It can be found under several brand names and as generics.
- Desomedine
- Hexomedine
- Hexomedine Transcutanee
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
We put forward no supplement for Hexamidine: that would be forcing a need that does not exist. The great majority of medicines call for no particular supplementation, and acknowledging this is part of the way we work. We design a supplement only where the data support it, across five specific classes.
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