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Chlorhexidine gluconate

Chlorhexidine gluconate

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Chlorhexidine gluconate is an ether anesthetic which is a kind of local anesthetic agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Ether anesthetic

Brands

Peridex • Periogard • Hibitane (obstetric cream)

Side Effects

Common

Discolored teeth
Abnormal sense of taste
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Stomatitis
3.3
60 reviews
Canker sores
2.3
63 reviews

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A 48-year old asked:

Chlorhexidine gluconate taste bad?

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A 35-year old asked:

How does chlorhexidine gluconate work?

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A 42-year old asked:

What is peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) used for?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can children use Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 45-year old asked:

Who should not use Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is there a nonprescription peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 29-year old asked:

How long will it take for peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) to work?

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A 33-year old asked:

Wondering if it's ok for me to share peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) with husband?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is the difference between chlorhexidine digluconate and chlorhexidine gluconate?

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A 55-year old male asked:

Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) oral rinse cons & pros please. Can you take only 15ml once a day.

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A 39-year old female asked:

I am a scrub tech and I want to know if im not allergic to chlorhexidine digluconate can I be allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate which is what I scrub with?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) better than listerine?

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A 47-year old asked:

Which is better listerine or peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Could I use listerine instead of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 41-year old asked:

Could peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) be bought over the counter?

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A 36-year old asked:

It's okay to use listerine instead of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) right?

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A 36-year old asked:

Wanted to know if i can use listerine instead of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Why do denstist precribe chlorhexidine gluconate?

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A 34-year old asked:

Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) dangerous during pregnancy?

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A 44-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription for Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Could chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% cause black staining on tongue?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can you get a high from swallowing chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can you tell me about using peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) for gums?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you get intoxicated from drinking chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse?

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A 36-year old asked:

How can I get the bad taste from chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse rid off?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse be used to disinfect retainers at home?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can I take chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse before sleeping? Thanks in advance.

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A 33-year old asked:

Please tell me some ways to get rid of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) staining?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you tell me if i could take chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse before sleeping?

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Can pregnant women use Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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