Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE |
| Drug Class | DRUGS ACTING ON THE OROPHARYNX |
| Chapter | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx |
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It is a mouthwash contain chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2%. Indications: oral hygiene and plaque inhibition. Cautions: It may be incompatible with some ingredients in toothpaste; leave an interval of at least 30 minutes between using mouthwash and toothpaste. Side Effects: mucosal irritation (if desquamation occurs, discontinue treatment of dilute mouthwash with an equal volume of water); taste disturbances; reversible brown staining of teeth; tongue discoloration; parotid gland swelling. Dose: rinse mouth with 10 ml for about 1 minute twice daily. |
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