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Chlorhexidine gluconate is used to treat gingivitis (swelling, redness, and bleeding of the gums). Chlorhexidine gluconate is usually prescribed by a dentist.
Chlorhexidine gluconate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine gluconate after each time you brush and floss your teeth. Do not use before brushing, eating, or drinking.
Swish the medicine in your mouth for at least 30 seconds, then spit it out. Do not swallow the mouthwash.
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.
Chlorhexidine gluconate 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 the infection is completely cleared. Chlorhexidine gluconate 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.
Chlorhexidine gluconate 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 difficult to remove from false teeth that have scratches in their surfaces. Call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips, mouth ulcers, swelling of your salivary glands (underneath your jaws).
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate.
Before using this medication, tell your dentist or doctor about any other medical conditions that you have and about any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines that you are taking.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether chlorhexidine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to a child or teenager without a doctor's advice.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine gluconate after each time you brush and floss your teeth. Do not use before brushing, eating, or drinking.
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.
Chlorhexidine gluconate 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.
Chlorhexidine this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Chlorhexidine gluconate 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 at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives difficulty breathing swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as:
* white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips
* mouth ulcers or
* swelling of your salivary glands (underneath your jaws).
Less serious 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. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
