CHLORHEXAMED 1% gel, 50 g
CHLORHEXAMED 1% Gel
Manufacturers: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
PZN: 02157562
Dosage: Gel
Content: 50 g
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Instructions for use for CHLORHEXAMED 1% gel, 50 g
Application notes
The total dose should not be exceeded without
consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Apply the medicine to the oral mucosa.
Or: apply the medicine to the gums.
Use your clean finger or clean cotton swab.
Or: apply the medicine to your teeth. To do this, put it on the toothbrush and brush your teeth for at least 1 minute.
Then spit out the medicine and avoid swallowing. Immediately before application, you should brush your teeth and rinse thoroughly to avoid discoloration of the teeth.
Duration of the application?
Without medical advice, you should not apply the medicine for more than 4 weeks.
Overdose?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, contact your doctor.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage especially in infants, toddlers and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information on the package insert. Since the doctor coordinates you individually, you should therefore apply the medicine according to his instructions.
Type of application?
Apply the medicine to the oral mucosa.
Or: apply the medicine to the gums.
Use your clean finger or clean cotton swab.
Or: apply the medicine to your teeth. To do this, put it on the toothbrush and brush your teeth for at least 1 minute.
Then spit out the medicine and avoid swallowing. Immediately before application, you should brush your teeth and rinse thoroughly to avoid discoloration of the teeth.
Duration of the application?
Without medical advice, you should not apply the medicine for more than 4 weeks.
Overdose?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, contact your doctor.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage especially in infants, toddlers and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information on the package insert. Since the doctor coordinates you individually, you should therefore apply the medicine according to his instructions.
Dosage
General dosage recommendation:
| Young people aged 12 and over and adults | approx. 2.5 cm gel | 1-2 times a day | distributed over the day |
In the event of swelling or difficulties in
breathing, the medicine must not be used. In this case, please see
your doctor immediately.
Application areas
- Reduction of the number of germs to mucous
membranes, as with:
+ Gum inflammation
(gingivitis)
- Support of healing according to periodontal
surgical interventions
- Restricted ability to use oral hygiene
Mode of action
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?The active ingredient kills various bacteria by destroying the cell wall of the microorganisms. In this way he keeps the skin and mucous membrane -free, so disinfects. However, the effect after continuous use allows.
Composition
based on 1 g gel
10 mg chlorhexidine Digluconat
5.63 mg chlorhexidine
+ Isopropanol
+ Hyprolose
+ Sodium acetate
+ Macrogol glycerol hydroxystear
+ Water, cleaned
+ Levomenthol
+ Peppermint oil
Contradictions
What speaks against an application?Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Bad blood circulation of gums and oral mucosa
Under certain circumstances - speak to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Ulcers of the oral mucosa
- Wounds in the oral mucosa, both depth and rather superficial (scaly) wounds
The drug must not be brought into the eye, the eye environment or the ear canal.
Which age group must be observed?
- Children under the age of 6: The drug must not be used.
- Children under the age of 12: The medicine may only be used after consultation with a doctor or under medical check.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: Contact your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Still -time: Contact your doctor or pharmacist. He will check your special starting position and advise you accordingly whether and how you can continue with breastfeeding.
If the medicine has been prescribed to you despite a counter -notification, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk of using the application.
Side effects
What adverse effects may occur?- Taste disorders
- Tunity of numbness of the tongue
- Burn on the tongue
- Discoloration of the tongue, which is temporary
- Discoloration of the tooth surface, which is temporary
If you notice a disorder or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For information at this point, side effects are taken into account that occurs in at least one of 1,000 patients treated.
Hints
What should you consider?- Beware of allergy against chlorhexidine!
- Solving investigators (e.g. poly (oxyethylene) -ratinus oils) can cause stomach upset and diarrhea.
Medicines Reviews
Ajeti Nazire
20/3/2019
Very good for inflammation of the gums
Siegfried Hopfe
20/12/2018
fantastic for interdental spaces
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