Stomatidin
Drug name: Stomatidin
Other names used:
- Oraldene®
- Sterisol®
- Stomatidine®
Active Ingredients:
Hexetidine
Therapeutic actions: Hexetidine is an antiseptic that is used as a mouthwash. It kills bacteria and fungi, and hence is used to treat minor mouth infections, including thrush. It can also be used to treat other mouth conditions that are caused or worsened by bacteria, such as gum disease, sore throats and recurrent mouth ulcers. It is also used to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath, and as oral hygiene to prevent infections, both before and after dental surgery.
Indications: Hexetidine is labelled for "the symptomatic treatment of 'strep' throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis, ulcerative stomatitis, oral thrush and Vincent's angina; postoperative hygiene following tonsillectomy, throat or oral surgery."
Contraindications and cautions:
- This medicine is not recommended for children under six years of age.
- The mouthwash should be used as directed to rinse the mouth. It should be spat out, not swallowed.
Adverse effects: The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
- Alteration in taste
- Numbness of the mouth
- Irritation of the mouth or tongue
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
Interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Hexitidine.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
