Plivas 5% concentrate. with surfactant is an antiseptic solution based on chlorhexedine for external use with surfactants (surfactants). The drug has a wide spectrum of action and is used to treat surgical fields and surgeons' hands, as well as to treat diseases of the skin and oral cavity. The active component is chlorhexide, which has an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal effect on microorganisms at the site of exposure.
The use of Plyvas is allowed in adults, children, as well as pregnant and lactating women. Despite the fact that this drug has no direct contraindications, there are a number of conditions in which you should refrain from using it. For example, this applies to hypersensitivity to the drug and acute dermatological diseases. The combined use of Plyvas and iodine-containing products is not recommended. Possible side effects that may occur when using Plyvas in accordance with the instructions include dryness and itching of the skin, dermatitis and allergic reactions, as well as tooth staining and tartar deposits. However, as reviews of Plyvas note, most often all these manifestations go away on their own after completion of the course of treatment. One of the advantages of the drug is that it is safe for long-term use. Each of the many forms of Plyvas is characterized by the ability to retain active components after application to the skin and prevent re-infection.