A nose gel with 0.12% chlorhexidine is prescribed by physician pre-operatively in the absence of Bactroban nasal ointment (MRSA). Like a formula

A formula from the Ph. Helvetica for a nasal gel containing chlorhexidine contains:  

  Hydroxyethylcellulose 250 4.0 g;   glycerol 3.0   g; sorbitol 2.5 g; chlorhexidine 20% OPL 600 mg, freshly boiled purified water up to 100 g