Chlorhexidine Gluconate belongs to a class of medication call antiseptic. It acts by killing as well as preventing bacterial growth. It kills bacteria by interacting with its cell surface

Q. Does it burn?

It is not generally known to burn. Please inform the doctor in case of any side effects

Q. Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate an antibiotic/antifungal/cure acne/cause cancer/good for canker sores?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate is not antibiotic/antifungal. It is not used for curing acne and it does not cause cancer. Canker sores (small and shallow ulcers of the mouth) if mild to moderate then can be controlled by using Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash

Q. Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate safe?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor

Q. Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate an over the counter or prescription only drug?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an over the counter drug and not a prescription drug

Q. Is chlorhexidine gluconate whiten teeth/contain iodine/stain teeth?

Chlorhexidine gluconate is not used to whiten teeth. It does not contain iodine. It may stain the teeth slightly but this may be removed by brushing with a normal toothpaste

Q. Does Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash expire?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash has an expiry date. It should not be used beyond that date.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 6th Mar 2020.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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