Health Centres - Corsodyl Mouthwash
How does it work?
Chlorhexidine gluconate 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, and other common conditions in the mouth. These include the Candida albicans fungi that causes thrush infection in the mouth, and bacteria that may infect mouth ulcers or other sore areas in the mouth, eg after dental surgery. Infection of these areas increases discomfort and delays healing.
What is it used for?
- Aid to maintaining oral hygiene
- Inflammation of the lining of the mouth due to irritation from dentures
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Oral thrush
- Painful white ulcers in the mouth (apthous ulcers)
- Prevention and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis)
- Prevention of plaque build-up on the teeth
- Promoting gum healing after dental surgery
Warning!
- The mouthwash should be used as directed to rinse the mouth. It should be spat out, not swallowed.
- Chlorhexidine is incompatible with certain ingredients of conventional toothpastes. Toothpastes should be used first and the mouth (and if necessary toothbrush) rinsed before using chlorhexidine, or they should be used at a different time of day.
- Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes and ears. If it comes into contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- When treating mouth ulcers or oral thrush infections, treatment should be continued for two days after the symptoms have cleared up.
- When treating inflammation caused by denture rubbing, the dentures should be cleaned and soaked for 15 minutes twice a day in chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Not to be used in
- Allergy to chlorhexidine
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.
- There are no restrictions on the use of this product during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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.
- Allergy to active ingredients (hypersensitivity)
- Irritation of the skin
- Staining of the tongue and teeth
- Burning sensation of the tongue
- Temporary taste disturbance
- Shedding of the surface of the skin in the mouth
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
There are no known interactions with other medicines.
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