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Adult: Mouth/throat Oral hygiene; Gingivitis As 0.2% soln: Rinse w/ 10 mL for about 1 min bid.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Chlorhexidine is a very potent cationic chemoprophylactic agent that has a broad-spectrum of activity against gm+ve and gm-ve bacteria. It is both bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration. The bactericidal effect, which is achieved at high concentrations, is due to the binding of the cationic to negatively charged bacterial cell walls and extramicrobial complexes. Bacteriostatic effect is achieved at low concentrations which causes an alteration of bacterial cell osmotic equilibrium and leakage of potassium and phosphorus.
Precaution
Avoid contact w/ middle ear or sensitive tissues and eyes. Do not inject or use in body cavities.Avoid eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth just after using this medication
Side Effect
Skin sensitivity; mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration and burning sensation; transient taste disturbance; parotid gland swelling.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis.
