Saniscrub E Mechanism of Action

Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: The Chlorhexidine/Alcohol skin antiseptic is toxic to bacteria by dehydrating the cell. It is a broad spectrum antibacterial and antiviral agent. The Chlorhexidine/alcohol skin antiseptic is absorbed through the bacterial cell wall obstructing its permeability. It interferes with the physiological activity of the cell leading to its destruction. Chlorhexidine/alcohol skin antiseptic is active against gram positive and negative bacteria. It is also active against some lipophilic viruses.
Pharmacokinetics: Because of its cationic nature, a Chlorhexidine binds strongly to skin, mucosa and other tissues and is thus very poorly absorbed. No detectable blood levels have been found in man following oral use and percutaneous absorption, if it occurs at all, is insignificant. Retention and uptake kinetics and factors influencing the pharmacokinetics.
Chlorhexidine appears to be very poorly absorbed.