CHX
Also written as: CHX — Chlorhexidine
Standard abbreviation for chlorhexidine, an antimicrobial agent commonly used in dental research protocols and clinical trial documentation.
Full Definition
CHX is the widely accepted abbreviation for chlorhexidine (or chlorhexidine gluconate) in dental and oral health research literature. It appears frequently in methods sections, tables, and outcome measures of studies evaluating antimicrobial interventions. Editors should ensure CHX is defined at first use and that the specific formulation and concentration are declared. Care should be taken not to confuse CHX with other antimicrobial abbreviations such as CPC (cetylpyridinium chloride) in the same manuscript.
Usage
Usage note: Must be defined at first use. Editors should confirm concentration and vehicle (rinse, gel, varnish) are stated alongside the abbreviation.
In Context
- "Both CHX rinse and placebo groups were assessed at baseline and at 3-month intervals." — Clinical trial protocol abstract
- "Table 1 lists the active ingredients for each group: Group A (CHX 0.2%), Group B (CPC 0.05%), and Group C (placebo)." — Methods table in a comparative antimicrobial study