Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market: Introduction

• Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antiseptic. It has been used for more than 50 years. CHG has been used as a skin antiseptic and topical disinfectant in bathing cloths, surgical scrub products, oral rinses, topical dressings, implantable surgical meshes, and intravenous catheters in different applications in hospitals. 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths are germ-killing wipes or antiseptic wipes. Germs live on the skin. CHG cloth wipes are utilized to clean the skin and the surface. CHG cloths kill 99% of germs on the skin surface and help prevent serious infections. CHG bathing cloth is employed in hospitals to prevent surgical site infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections as well as colonization or infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms. CHG has a broad spectrum in antimicrobial activity. It has very rare side-effects and persistent antimicrobial activity. Unlike Povidone-iodine (PVP-I), CHG is not inactivated by organic material. CHG is used in different concentrations: 0.9%, 2%, and 4%. It has applications in disposable impregnated cloths (2%), liquid solutions for showering or dilution (4%), and bathing solutions for burn patients (0.9%). CHG cloths are utilized on a daily basis in pediatric departments in hospitals in order to reduce the risk of infections among children. CHG cloths are employed for children having a central line, ones who are in intensive care units, and those who are expected to undergo surgery or a procedure. Dry and cool skin is less likely to get rashes or irritated from CHG cloths. CHG offers better results when applied to patients twice a day at home before joint arthroplasty; once at night and once in the morning before surgery.

Key Drivers, Restrains, and Opportunities of Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market

• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that patients should be showered at least the night before surgery with an antiseptic rinse or wipe in order to reduce infection during the procedure. Topical CHG is considered to be an effective and long-lasting antiseptic. Homemade rinse preparations have responded inadequately compared to no-rinse cloths. Wipes can be filled or saturated with additives or lotions to provide maximum advantage. Wipe manufacturers have formulation experts who help develop wipe techniques, which includes gel, aqueous, wax, and lotion, only to create proper padding or coatings of the nonwoven wipes. Tailored wipes are for best performance, user experience, and texture. It is important to present wipes in various folding configurations, including inter-folded and z-folded, which is in stacked form or cross folded for differential uses.
• Increase in awareness about chlorhexidine gluconate cloths for cleanliness and rise in surgical site infections are key factors that are projected to drive the global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market during the forecast period. Side-effects of CHG products, such as rashes and allergies, are anticipated to restrain the market.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market: Segmentation

• The global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market can be segmented based on type, application, distribution channel, and region. In terms of type, the market can be bifurcated into 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths and 4% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths. Based on application, the global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market can be classified into surgical preparation and personal care. In terms of distribution channel, the market can be divided into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies.

North America to Capture Major Share of Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market

• In terms of region, the global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market can be segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to account for a leading market share during the forecast period. The market in Asia Pacific is likely to expand at a rapid pace from 2021 to 2031.
• North America is expected to account for a major share of the global chlorhexidine gluconate Cloths market due to high prevalence of chronic diseases among the population in the region. Moreover, well- established healthcare infrastructure and hub for key industry players are major drivers of the chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market in the region.
• The chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to a rise in healthcare infrastructure. Moreover, a surge in geriatric population coupled with chronic diseases is likely propel the market in the region.

Key Players Operating in Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market

The global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market is highly concentrated due to the presence of key players. A large number of manufacturers hold a major share in their respective regions. Demand for products to treat chronic diseases has increased in emerging as well as developed markets. Growth strategies adopted by leading players are likely to drive the global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market.

Major players operating in the global chlorhexidine gluconate cloths market are listed below:

• 3M
• BD
• Cardinal Health
• Clinicept Healthcare
• Coloplast
• ConvaTec
• GAMA Healthcare
• Medline Industries
• Molnlycke Health Care
• Stryker (Sage Products)
• Other Prominent Players

Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market: Research Scope

Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market, by Type

• 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths
• 4% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths

Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market, by Application

• Surgical preparation
• Personal care

Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market, by Distribution Channel

• Hospital pharmacies
• Retail pharmacies
• Online pharmacies

Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa