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Is chlorhexidin a subtype of tetracycline?

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No: Chlorhexidine is a bisbiguanide, unrelated to tetracycline. It is used in disinfectants (disinfection of the skin and hands), cosmetics (additive to creams, toothpaste, deodorants, and antiperspirants), and pharmaceutical products (preservative in eye drops, active substance in wound dressings and antiseptic mouthwashes).

Dr Malerman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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