- Reduces the risk of omphalitis by 27-56% depending on the severity of infection
- 23% reduction in all-cause neonatal mortality
- Cord separation time was increased by 1.7 days over dry cord care
- 7 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate was added to the 2013 World Health Organization (WHO) List of Essential Medicines specifically for umbilical cord care
- It kills and stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms
- It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling
- This helps in maintaining good oral hygiene
Consult your doctors during pregnancy, breast feeding. Umbcord Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy however it is probably safe to use during breastfeeding
- This medicine is for external use only
- Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
- Check the label for directions before use
- Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel
- Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area