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What is Peridex?
Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial used as an antiseptic and for other applications. It is a cationic polybiguanide (bisbiguanide). It is used primarily as its salts (e.g., the dihydrochloride, diacetate, and digluconate).
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
Questions and answers on "Peridex"
I am being treated for a jaw infection w amoxicillin and peridex.
there was an abcess and cellulitis where a tooth had been extracted and later...
MD hello,
I have gone through your query.
As per you said that there is improvement in lesion after incision and drainage, the healthy tissue would...
Good Afternoon Doctor, my question is....how do I use both Peridex and PreviDent 5000 Booster at bedtime (or even during the day) if I should not...
MD Hi & Welcome.
Peridex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%) is antiseptic mouth wash commonly prescribed for the treatment of gingivitis.
15 mL of...
Is it possible to fail a Breathalyzer while using chlorhexidine gluconate (Periedex mouth rinse)? would you also fail the 2nd test 15 minutes...
MD Brief Answer:
Periedex can cause this
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this failed test...
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MD Good Afternoon Doctor, my question is....how do I use both Peridex and PreviDent 5000 Booster at bedtime (or even during the day) if I should not...
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MD I am being treated for a jaw infection w amoxicillin and peridex.
there was an abcess and cellulitis where a tooth had been extracted and later...