(klor HEX i deen) Brand: Peridex, Periogard
• Do not give this medicine to a baby or teenager without a doctor's advice. This medication may reason severe irritation or chemical burns in young children.
• Chlorhexidine gluconate is a germicidal mouthwash that reduces bacteria in the mouth.
• Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is used to treat gingivitis (swelling, redness, bleeding gums). Chlorhexidine gluconate is generally predesigned by a dentist.
• Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is not for treating all types of gingivitis. Use the medicine only to treat the condition your dentist predesigned it for. Do not share this medicine with other face, even if they have the same gum symptoms you have.
• Chlorhexidine gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate.
• If you have periodontal malady, you may need particular treatments while you are using chlorhexidine gluconate.
• Do not give this medicine to a baby or teenager without a doctor's advice. This medication may reason severe irritation or chemical burns in young children.
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether chlorhexidine gluconate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine gluconate twice daily after brushing your teeth.
• Measure your doze using the cup provided with the medicine. Swish the medication 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 another mouthwashes right after using chlorhexidine gluconate.
• Chlorhexidine gluconate may leave an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Do not rinse your mouth to remove this taste after using the medicine. You may rinse the medication away and reduce its effectiveness.
• Use this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till your gingivitis is completely cleared. Chlorhexidine gluconate will not treat a viral or fungal infection such as cool sores, canker sores, or oral thrush (yeast infection).
• Visit your dentist at least each 6 months for preventive tooth and gum care.
• Store chlorhexidine gluconate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember, but brush your teeth first. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222, especially if a baby has swallowed 4 or more ounces of this medicine.
• An overdose of chlorhexidine would occur only if the medication were swallowed. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, stomach pain, or the appearance of being drunk.
• Chlorhexidine gluconate can stain teeth, dentures, tooth restorations, your tongue, or the internal of your mouth. Conversation 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.
• Avoid eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth just after using this medication.
• Do not use any another mouthwash unless your doctor has told you to.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have:
· white patches or sores internal your mouth or on your lips;
· mouth ulcers; or
· swelling of your salivary glands (underneath your jaws).
• General side effects may include:
· mouth irritation;
· dry mouth;
· unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; or
· 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 message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
• Your pharmacist or dentist can provide more information about chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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