What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical is a germicidal mouthwash that reduces bacteria in the mouth.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical oral rinse is used to treat gingivitis (swelling, redness, bleeding gums). Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical is usually prescribed by a dentist.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical oral rinse is not for treating all types of gingivitis. Use the medication only to treat the condition your dentist prescribed it for. Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same gum symptoms you have.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical indications
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical
Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing. Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical® has not been tested among patients with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). For patients having coexisting gingivitis and periodontitis, see PRECAUTIONS.
How should I use Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Rinse your mouth with Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical twice daily after brushing your teeth.
Measure your dose using the cup provided with the medication. Swish the medicine in your mouth for at least 30 seconds, then spit it out. Do not swallow the mouthwash.
Do not add water to the oral rinse. Do not rinse your mouth with water or other mouthwashes right after using Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical may leave an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Do not rinse your mouth to remove this taste after using the medication. You may rinse the medicine away and reduce its effectiveness.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before your gingivitis is completely cleared. Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical will not treat a viral or fungal infection such as cold sores, canker sores, or oral thrush (yeast infection).
Visit your dentist at least every 6 months for preventive tooth and gum care.
Store Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Uses of Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical in details
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical is used to disinfect the skin before any medical procedures, to treat minor scalds, burns, scratches, abrasions, cuts, blisters caused due to sunburn or infected and cracked skin. It is also used to treat inflamed gums (gingivitis), mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane that occurs beneath a denture (denture stomatitis), infection caused by candida fungus (oral thrush) and management of recurrent oral ulceration.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical description
Each chip contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical 2.5 mg in a biodegradable matrix of hydrolyzed gelatin (cross-linked with glutaraldehyde).
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical also contains glycerin and purified water as excipients.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical, an antimicrobial agent, is 1, 1'-hexamethylenebis [5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] di-D-gluconate. Molecular Formula: C22H30Cl2N10·2C6H12O7. Molecular Weight: 897.8.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical dosage
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical Dosage
Generic name: Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical 1.2mg in 1mL
Dosage form: mouthwash
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis. Patients using Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical should be reevaluated and given a thorough prophylaxis at intervals no longer than six months. Recommended use is twice daily oral rinsing for 30 seconds, morning and evening after toothbrushing. Usual dosage is 15ml (marked in cap) of undiluted Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical. Patients should be instructed to not rinse with water or other mouthwashes, brush teeth or eat immediately after using Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical. Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical is not intended for ingestion and should be expectorated after rinsing.
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- Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical (FDA)
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical (AHFS Monograph)
Related treatment guides
- Gingivitis
- Mucositis
- Periodontitis
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical interactions
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What other drugs will affect Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical is incompatible with the soap, and detergents containing anionic group (saponins, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose).
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical Pharmaniaga is compatible with any medication containing cationic group (cetrimonium bromide, benzalkonium chloride).
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical?
Allergic reaction, Skin redness
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical oral rinse should not be used by persons who are known to be hypersensitive to Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical or other formula ingredients.
Active ingredient matches for Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical
List of Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| COLGATE-PERIOGARD | |
| COLGATE-PERIOGARD 0.12% W/V MOUTH WASH 1 bottle / 473 ML mouth wash each (Colgate-Palmolive Company) | $ 3.61 |
| D FENCE | |
| D FENCE MOUTH WASH 1 bottle / 150 ML mouth wash each (Dial Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.92 |
| D FENCE MOUTH WASH 1 bottle / 100 ML mouth wash each (Dial Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.40 |
| SKINN-C (India) | |
| SKINN-C SOAP 1 packet / 75 GM soap each (Med Manor) | $ 0.77 |
| SKINN-C soap 75g (Med Manor) | $ 0.46 |
References
- DailyMed. "CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "chlorhexidine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "chlorhexidine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00878 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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