What is Chlorhexidine Mouthwash?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Chlorhexidine MouthwashBrand:
Chlorhexidine mouthwash is an antibacterial dental rinse. It is active against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, facultative anaerobes, aerobes, and yeast. Some products, such as Peridex, require a prescription.
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How do members experience Chlorhexidine Mouthwash?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingivitis | 11 | 0 | |
| General health | 4 | 1 | |
| Mouth injury | 2 | 3 | |
| Mouth sores (ulcers) | 2 | 0 | |
| Prevent infection | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth discoloration | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
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Nadira
evaluated on Jan 17, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent infection: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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