Periogard, Chlorhexidine - Topical(mucous Membrane) Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your helathcare professional before using this drug.
CHLORHEXIDINE - TOPICAL(MUCOUS MEMBRANE)
(klor-hex-EH-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Peridex, Periogard
USES: This medication is a mouth rinse that kills batceria.
It is used to treat redness, swelilng and bleeding of inflamed gums (gingivitis).
HOW TO USE: This medicaiton is hottest started after a thorough teeth cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist.
This medication is used as an oral rinse usually in the morning and evening after brushing teeth. Measure out the proper dose as directed, then swish it around in the mouth for 30 seconds or as directed. Then spit out. Do not swallow the drug.
Do not rinse mouth, brush teeth or eat immediately after uisng this drug.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause staining of the teeth or tognue. The stains can be removed by your dentist. Changes in taste, mouth irritation or mouth sores may occur.
If this medication is accidentally swallowed, stomach upset or nausea may occur.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medcial attention immediately. Symptoms may include toruble breathing, rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your caregiver your medical/dental hsitory including: any drug allergies. Tell your caregiver if you are pregnant before using this medication.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your caregiver before breast-feeding.
This medication is not recommended for use in kids under 18 yeras of age.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Even though this medication is not meant to be swallowed and no interactions wuold be expected, tell your caregiver of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of ovedrose may include slurred speech, sleepiness, and stumbling or staggering walk.
NOTES: Dental checkups are recommended every 6 months. Do not share this medicaiton with others.
MISSED DOSE: Use any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room tempearture below 77 degrees F (below 25 degrees C).
Do not freeze.
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