Eludril mouthwash

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How does it work?

This mouthwash contains two active ingredients, chlorhexidine gluconate and chlorbutanol hemihydrate. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent, which is active against various bacteria, viruses, bacterial spores and fungi. It kills the micro-organisms associated with various mouth and throat infections. These include the Candida albicans fungi that causes thrush infection in the mouth, and bacteria that may infect mouth ulcers. Chlorhexidine has also been shown to prevent the formation and build up of plaque on teeth, which helps prevent inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). Chlorbutanol is also an antiseptic agent that kills bacteria and fungi. The combination of these two agents used as a mouthwash also provides a mechanical cleaning action in the mouth.

What is it used for?

- Mouth ulcers
- Oral thrush
- Prevention and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis)
- Prevention of plaque build-up on the teeth

Warning!

- The mouthwash should be used as directed to rinse the mouth. It should be spat out, not swallowed.

Not to be used in

- Children under 1 year of age

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- No side effects have been reported with this medicine