Peridex

Peridex USES: This medication is a mouth rinse that kills bacteria. It is used to treat redness, swelling and bleeding of inflamed gums (gingivitis).

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Peridex Uses This medication is a mouth rinse that kills bacteria. It is used to treat redness, swelling and bleeding of inflamed gums (gingivitis). Notes Dental checkups are recommended every 6 months. Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (below 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Photos Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Peridex (chlorhexidine topical) 0.12 How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is best started after a thorough teeth cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This medication is used as an oral rinse in the morning and evening after brushing teeth. Swish one capful (1 tablespoonful) around the mouth for 30 seconds or as directed. Then spit out. Do not swallow the drug. Do not rinse mouth, brush teeth or eat after using this drug. Side Effects This medication may cause staining of the teeth or tongue. The stains can be removed by your dentist. Changes in taste, mouth irritation or mouth sores may occur. If this medication is accidentally swallowed, stomach upset or nausea may occur. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, rash or itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this drug, tell your caregiver your medical/dental history including that of any drug allergies. Tell your caregiver if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your caregiver before breast-feeding. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Missed Dose Use any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose. Drug Interactions Even though this medication is not meant to be swallowed and no interactions would be expected, tell your caregiver of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 25 Location: Fort Worth, TX Time Taken: 1 days Reason: gingivitis Date: 22 September 2009 Side Effects Taste for about two hours is not too pleasant. but its medicine. I dont mind at all just like for it to work. Additional Thoughts I have seen improvement in my gums, not bleeding as much its been only one day of usage & I can already tell the difference its making. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 19 Time Taken: 6 days Reason: prepare for deep cleaning; gingivitis Date: 15 June 2009 Side Effects numb, cotton-coated-like tongue, change in taste Additional Thoughts I've been using it for about a week now. I have seen improvents in my gums. They haven't bled since I started using Peridex. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 51 Location: Seattle, WA Time Taken: 5 days Reason: Prescribed for gingivitis/periodontal disease Date: 11 November 2007 Side Effects It does seem to numb your tastebuds, but the benefits far outweigh that to me. Additional Thoughts I have been using Peridex as recommended by my dentist for less than a week. Already I have noticed a great decrease in gum bleeding, and my gums look so much healthier. I love this product. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 60 Time Taken: 14 days Reason: post gingival graft Date: 31 August 2006 Side Effects swelling of lips, face and tongue, alteration in taste, coated tongue, inflamatiom of salivary gland, soreness and burning pain on lining of cheeks and tongue -----unbearable Additional Thoughts periodondist recommended stopping oral rinse due to adverse reaction Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 24 Time Taken: 10 days Reason: Date: 20 March 2007 Side Effects This mouthwash is prescribed to treat gingivitis, yet one of its side-effects is described (and this language comes from the bottle itself) as "grossly obvious gingivitis." It is prescribed to treat a condition that it actually makes worse. I took it for inflamation around one tooth following oral surgery. Now my dentist says I have generalized gingivitis throughout my entire mouth. This medicine is poison, and if dentists still prescribe it, this is because it gives them more business. Additional Thoughts

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