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U.S. Brand Names
Avagard™ [OTC]; BactoShield® CHG [OTC]; Betasept® [OTC]; ChloraPrep® Frepp® [OTC]; ChloraPrep® Sepp® [OTC]; ChloraPrep® [OTC]; Chlorascrub™ Maxi [OTC]; Chlorascrub™ [OTC]; Dyna-Hex® [OTC]; Hibiclens® [OTC]; Hibistat® [OTC]; Operand® Chlorhexidine Gluconate [OTC]; Peridex®; PerioChip®; PerioGard®
Canadian Brand Names
Hibidil® 1:2000; ORO-Clense; Peridex® Oral Rinse
Mexican Brand Names
Perioxidin
Pharmacologic Category
Antibiotic, Oral Rinse; Antibiotic, Topical
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Chlorhexidine gluconate works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
Oral rinse:
• Brush and floss teeth.
• Rinse with 1 tablespoon of medicine for 30 seconds.
• Do not swallow medicine.
• Rinse twice daily in the morning and in the evening.
• Wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking, using mouthwash, or brushing teeth.
Oral chip:
• Your healthcare provider will give this medicine.
• Do not floss the area where the chip was placed for 10 days.
Skin (cleanser):
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn).
Skin (hand sanitizer):
• Work under fingertips.
• Spread over hand and to just above elbow.
• Apply another pump full to both hands and spread over hands and up to the wrist.
• Rub into hands until dry.
Skin (hand washing):
• Wet hands and forearms.
• Apply 1 teaspoon to hands and wash for 1 minute.
• Rinse affected area with water. Make sure to dry well.
Skin (before surgery):
• Your healthcare provider may teach you how to use.
• Your healthcare provider may apply to skin.
Skin (surgical wash):
• Your healthcare provider will give this medicine.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Many times this medicine is used on an as needed basis.
What should I monitor?
Oral:
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from heat.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 11:22:52.0
Modified: 2010-04-29 14:07:08.0
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