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Pyohex Medicated Shampoo is a topical antibacterial shampoo to aid in the treatment of superficial dermatitis.
Pyohex is formulated to remove dirt and scale, degrease the skin and kill the cutaneous micro-organisms that primarily or secondarily cause dermatitis. |
Directions for Use:
- Wet the animal thoroughly with clean water.
- Apply to the animal at several points and massage into the coat. A sponge assists lathering and penetration of the coat.
- Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
- Rinse off with clean water.
- Repeat twice-weekly until symptoms abate, then weekly, or as directed by your veterinary surgeon. 10mL should be enough to treat a 10kg dog.
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Key Features
- Independent studies have shown that chlorhexidine is the most efficacious antibacterial, especially against Staphylococcus intermedius, when compared to other commonly used antibacterials such as
ethyl lactate and benzoyl peroxide.
- The chlorhexidine in Pyohex works by binding to hair and penetrating the follicle via a wicking action down the hair shaft, to eliminate bacteriain situ. Chlorhexidine kills bacteria by disrupting the cell
membrane and precipitating the cell contents. In vivo studies have revealed that a 3% chlorhexidine solution is the optimum concentration for use as an antibacterial on skin.
- Pyohex binds strongly to the skin and hair, resulting in a 4 day residual action. As chlorhexidine is poorly absorbed through the skin, Pyohex is very well tolerated.
- Pyohex contains an advanced surfactant base that removes abnormal lipids that occur due to bacterial lipases. Pyohex does not dry or strip the coat of essential lipids needed to prevent transepidermal
water loss, a process that promotes infection.
- Pyohex is pH neutral, specifically designed for canine skin.
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Active ingredients: chlorhexidine gluconate. |
