Oraldene

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How does it work?

Hexetidine is an antiseptic that is used as a mouthwash. It kills bacteria and fungi, and hence is used to treat minor mouth infections, including thrush. It can also be used to treat other mouth conditions that are caused or worsened by bacteria, such as gum disease, sore throats and recurrent mouth ulcers. It is also used to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath, and as oral hygiene to prevent infections, both before and after dental surgery.

What is it used for?

- Bad breath
- Mouth infections
- Mouth ulcers
- Oral hygiene before, during and after dental and oral surgery
- Oral thrush
- Prevention and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis)
- Sore throats

Warning!

- This medicine is not recommended for children under six years of age.
- The mouthwash should be used as directed to rinse the mouth. It should be spat out, not swallowed.

Not to be used in

- No known conditions

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.

- Alteration in taste
- Numbness of the mouth
- Irritation of the mouth or tongue

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no interactions with this medicine.

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