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   Mouthwash

Mouthwash
(mucous Membrane) (liquid, Spray)


Helps prevent oral plaque buildup on your teeth and gums. Also controls gingivitis (swollen gums) and bad breath.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Plax Advanced Formula, Listermint, Listerine Antiseptic, Fresh N Free, Swirl, Targon Smokers' Mouthwash, Astring-O-Sol, Biotene, Biotene Mouthwash w/ Calcium, Listerine Whitening, Carrington Oral Wound Rinse, Salicept Oral Rinse, Vince

 
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Mouthwash
Plax Advanced Formula, Listermint, Listerine Antiseptic, Fresh N Free, Swirl, Targon Smokers' Mouthwash, Astring-O-Sol, Biotene, Biotene Mouthwash w/ Calcium, Listerine Whitening, Carrington Oral Wound Rinse, Salicept Oral Rinse, Vince
Uses
Helps prevent oral plaque buildup on your teeth and gums. Also controls gingivitis (swollen gums) and bad breath.

Storage
  • Store mouthwash in a tightly closed container. Keep all mouthwash away from children and never share your mouthwash with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Liquid, Spray. Use no more than 4 teaspoons of mouthwash each time.
  • Sip the mouthwash and hold it in your mouth, but do not swallow it.
  • Swish the mouthwash in your mouth for at least 30 seconds, then spit it out. For best results, do not eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes after rinsing with mouthwash.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Swollen, red, or bleeding gums, tooth loss or ongoing tooth pain (signs that you may need additional dental care).

Precautions
  • This medicine should not be given to a child under 12 years old.

Missed Dose
  • Mouthwash is most effective when used daily in combination with regular tooth brushing and flossing. If you forget to use the mouthwash, you may use it as soon as you remember.
  • Do not use extra mouthwash to make up for a missed use.

Drug Interactions
  • Using mouthwash may cause a slight stinging if you have any type of mouth sore, canker sore, or oral infection. Do not swallow mouthwash.
  • It is only for rinsing your mouth. Mouthwash may contain alcohol and can cause drunkenness or medical problems if you swallow it in large quantities. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or if you have leukemia or any type of infection.
  • Your teeth and gums may require special care if you have certain types of illness or disease.
  • Certain medicines can affect your gums and how you should care for them.
  • These medicines include cyclosporine (Neoral®, Sandimmune®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), and birth control pills.
  • Other medicines that can affect the gums include heart blood pressure medicine such as amlodipine, diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil, Adalat®, Cartia®, Lotrel®, Norvasc®, Plendil®, or Tiazac®.

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