Which one am I supposed to use? Which one is better,I already know which one is cheaper.
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Chlorhexidine or Nolvasan ?
insomthegreat
Feb 16, 2007 11:35 PM
Replies (5)
Brandon Osborne
Feb 17, 2007 12:17 AM
They are the same thing.
Brandon Osborne
insomthegreat
Feb 17, 2007 01:18 AM
I saw a classified add that said they where diffrent and I also googled them and I think nolvasan kills viruses but chlorhexidine doesent, but chlorhexidine is generic for nolvasan? but it doesent kill viruses.
I dont know whats going on,might just be a marketing tactic.
treeboa
Feb 17, 2007 04:29 AM
Chlorhexidine is used in hospitals as a hand scrub because it kills everything including viruses.
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Jos
Feb 17, 2007 04:53 AM
Chlorhexadine gluconate is a bactricide, great for cleaning water bowls, cages, etc.
Chlorhexadine diacitate(Nolvasan)is a virucidebactricide.
The gluconate is really all you need unless you have a bacterial or viral out break. Thats all I use and it works great.
I hope this helps.
Joe.
kareo
Feb 17, 2007 09:00 AM
Read the container of Chlorhexidine. To kill everything you need to increase the concentration. The label tells you how much solution to use for each application. (cleaning vs sterilizing) I am able to buy a gallon from the farming supply store nearby. (Fleet Farm)
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