What are the possible side effects of Skinn C?
Skinn C can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, severe skin rash; wheezing, difficult breathing; cold sweats, feeling light-headed; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
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mouth ulcers; or
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swelling of your salivary glands (underneath your jaws).
Common side effects may include:
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mouth irritation;
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tooth staining;
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dry mouth;
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unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; or
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decreased taste sensation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Side effects of Skinn C in details
The most common side effects associated with Skinn C oral rinses are (1) an increase in staining of teeth and other oral surfaces, (2) an increase in calculus formation; and (3) an alteration in taste perception; see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.
Oral irritation and local allergy-type symptoms have been spontaneously reported as side effects associated with the use of Skinn C rinse.
The following oral mucosal side effects were reported during placebo-controlled adult clinical trials: aphthous ulcer, grossly obvious gingivitis, trauma, ulceration, erythema, desquamation, coated tongue, keratinization, geographic tongue, mucocele, and short frenum. Each occurred at a frequency of less than 1.0%.
Among post marketing reports, the most frequently reported oral mucosal symptoms associated with Skinn C oral rinse are stomatitis, gingivitis, glossitis, ulcer, dry mouth, hypesthesia, glossal edema, and paresthesia.
Minor irritation and superficial desquamation of the oral mucosa have been noted in patients using Skinn C oral rinse.
There have been cases of parotid gland swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) reported in patients using Skinn C oral rinse.
What is the most important information I should know about Skinn C?
- You should have a dental appointment at least every six months while you are using Skinn C.
- Skinn C may cause staining of the teeth that can usually be removed with appropriate dental procedures. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Skinn C should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Skinn C while you are pregnant. It is not known if Skinn C is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Skinn C, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Skinn C contraindications
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Skinn C.
If you have periodontal disease, you may need special treatments while you are using Skinn C.
Skinn C 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.
Do not give this medication to a child or teenager without a doctor's advice.
Do not add water to Skinn C oral rinse. Do not rinse your mouth with water or other mouthwashes right after using Skinn C.
Avoid eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth just after using this medication.
Do not use any other mouthwash unless your doctor has told you to.
Skinn C can stain teeth, dentures, tooth restorations, your tongue, or the inside of your mouth. Talk with your dentist about ways to remove staining from these surfaces. Stains may be harder to remove from false teeth that have scratches in their surfaces.
Visit your dentist at least every 6 months for preventive tooth and gum care.
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).
- European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "Chlorhexidine: The information provided here is aggregated from the "Notified classification and labelling" from ECHA's C&L Inventory. ". https://echa.europa.eu/information-o... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- HSDB. "CHLORHEXIDINE". https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
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