CORDCARE (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 7.1% )SLN 10ML

Overview & Mechanism of Action

• Cordcare Solution (10ml bottle) provides targeted broad-spectrum antiseptic protection specifically formulated for the delicate umbilical cord stump of newborn infants:
• Broad-Spectrum Microbicidal Action (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 7.1% w/v): Provides $7.1\%\text{ w/v}$ Chlorhexidine Digluconate (equivalent to $4\%\text{ w/v}$ free Chlorhexidine). It acts by rapidly binding to positively charged bacterial cell walls, disrupting membrane integrity, causing intracellular leakage, and precipitating cytoplasmic proteins in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
• Persistent Residual Anti-Infective Barrier: Unlike alcohol or povidone-iodine, chlorhexidine binds strongly to epidermal and umbilical tissue proteins, creating an active protective barrier that retains bactericidal activity for up to 24 hours even in the presence of blood or organic matter.
• Reduction of Neonatal Mortality: Dramatically decreases pathogenic bacterial colonization of the newly severed umbilical stump, significantly lowering the incidence of omphalitis (umbilical infection) and systemic neonatal sepsis in high-risk birth environments.

Clinical Indications

• Cordcare Solution 10ml is indicated for:
• Topical antiseptic application to the umbilical cord stump in newborn infants immediately post-delivery
• Daily routine umbilical cord hygiene and infection prevention until the cord stump naturally dries, separates, and heals
• Prevention of localized omphalitis and ascending systemic infection in home births and healthcare settings

Usage Guidance & Safety Precautions

Administration:

• External topical use only.Wash hands thoroughly with soap and clean water before touching the newborn or the cord stump.Apply Cordcare Solution using the bottle dropper or a sterile cotton swab/gauze.Gently apply to the cut surface of the umbilical cord stump, the length of the cord, and a $1\text{--}2\text{ cm}$ band of surrounding abdominal skin.Allow to air dry completely. Do not cover tightly with a bandage or diaper rim.

Recommended Dosage:

• Apply once immediately after cord clamping/cutting (within the first few hours of birth), followed by once-daily application for the first 7 days of life, or as advised by a midwife, pediatrician, or WHO guidelines.

Precautions & Warnings:

• For external use on the umbilical stump only. Keep away from the infant's eyes and ears; if accidental contact occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly with clean water. Do not inject or use in deep body cavities. Discontinue use if severe local skin hypersensitivity or severe contact dermatitis occurs. Store below 30°C in a dry place protected from direct heat and light. Keep out of reach of children.