Topical | Minimal Risk

dressing gauze paraffin with chlorhexidine acetate (Bactigras 7457)

What to know about dressing gauze paraffin with chlorhexidine acetate — also sold as Bactigras 7457: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.

dressing gauze paraffin with chlorhexidine acetate (brand names: Bactigras 7457) is classified as Minimal risk by AllMeds. Topical antiseptic wound dressing with minimal systemic absorption and no significant drug interactions.

Key Takeaways

  • Risk level: Minimal (0 points)
  • PBS listed: Subsidised under the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Scheduling and Classification

Jurisdiction Classification Status
Australia (TGA) Unscheduled PBS listed

Risk Profile

Risk Level Minimal
Risk Points 0
CNS Depressant No
Respiratory Risk No

Topical antiseptic wound dressing with minimal systemic absorption and no significant drug interactions.

How dressing gauze paraffin with chlorhexidine acetate is regulated

dressing gauze paraffin with chlorhexidine acetate is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.

Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes

Classified as Unscheduled under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for subsidised prescribing.

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