Corsodyl Mint

Drug name: Corsodyl Mint

Other names used:

• Peridex Periogard®

Active Ingredients: Chlorhexidine gluconate

Therapeutic actions: Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent, which is active against various bacteria, viruses, bacterial spores and fungi. It kills the micro-organisms associated with various mouth and throat infections, and other common conditions in the mouth. These include the Candida albicans fungi that causes thrush infection in the mouth, and bacteria that may infect mouth ulcers or other sore areas in the mouth, eg after dental surgery. Infection of these areas increases discomfort and delays healing.

Chlorhexidine has also been shown to prevent the formation and build up of plaque on teeth, which helps prevent inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). It can therefore be used as an aid to oral hygiene, particularly in instances where toothbrushing is a problem, eg following dental surgery or in physically or mentally handicapped people.

Indications:

• Aid to maintaining oral hygiene
• Inflammation of the lining of the mouth due to irritation from dentures
• Oral thrush (candidosis)
• Painful white ulcers in the mouth (apthous ulcers)
• Prevention and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis)
• Prevention of plaque build-up on the teeth
• Promoting gum healing after dental surgery

Contraindications and cautions:

• The mouthwash should be used as directed to rinse the mouth. It should be spat out, not swallowed.
• Chlorhexidine is incompatible with certain ingredients of conventional toothpastes. Toothpastes should be used first and the mouth (and if necessary toothbrush) rinsed before using chlorhexidine, or they should be used at a different time of day.
• Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes and ears. If it comes into contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• When treating mouth ulcers or oral thrush infections, treatment should be continued for two days after the symptoms have cleared up.
• When treating inflammation caused by denture rubbing, the dentures should be cleaned and soaked for 15 minutes twice a day in chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. 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. • allergy to active ingredients (hypersensitivity)

• Irritation of the skin
• Staining of the tongue and teeth
• Burning sensation of the tongue
• Temporary taste disturbance
• Shedding of the surface of the skin in the mouth

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: No drug interactions are known. Avoid other mouthwashes or rinses while using chlorhexidine gluconate.

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.