What is Acriflex Cream? Acriflex is a cream which contains chlorhexidine gluconate, an antibacterial agent. It can be used to treat minor burns and scalds, abrasions, scratches, sunburn blisters or infected cracked skin. How to use Acriflex Cream For general use, apply freely and smooth gently into the skin. For cuts, abrasions, burns, etc. spread freely and, if necessary, cover with a dressing. There are no recommended dosage schedules as the product is for use as needed. Acriflex ingredients The active ingredient is: chlorhexidine gluconate 20% solution 1.25% v/w. The other ingredients are: arlatone, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, dimeticone 20, glycerol, quinoline yellow lake (E104) and purified water. Acriflex is a pale yellow cream.