What are the possible side effects of Sterets Unisept?
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
- Bleeding, tender, or enlarged gums
- cough, congestion or tightness in chest, or wheezing
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Tooth, gum, or mouth pain, tenderness, aching, throbbing, soreness, discomfort, or sensitivity (mild to moderate)
- Indigestion or upset stomach
- sore throat
- ulcers or sores in the mouth
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Side effects of Sterets Unisept in details
The most common side effects associated with Sterets Unisept gluconate 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 Sterets Unisept gluconate 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 Sterets Unisept gluconate 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 Sterets Unisept gluconate oral rinse.
There have been cases of parotid gland swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) reported in patients using Sterets Unisept gluconate oral rinse.
What is the most important information I should know about Sterets Unisept?
- Sterets Unisept liquid is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and mouth. If Sterets Unisept liquid contacts any of these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water.
- Sterets Unisept liquid may stain clothing.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Sterets Unisept liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Sterets Unisept liquid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Sterets Unisept liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Sterets Unisept contraindications
Sterets Unisept gluconate oral rinse should not be used by persons who are known to be hypersensitive to Sterets Unisept gluconate or other formula ingredients.
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).
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