What Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash is • Keep away from the eyes and ears. Ifthe mouthwash accidentally comes and what it is used for into contact with your eyes, rinse out well with clean water immediately.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash (chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% • Brushing teeth with some toothpastes can stop some of the ingredients of w/v) is an antimicrobial solution which means it kills harmful bacteria present Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash from working. Brushing on your teeth and gums. with toothpaste should be done first and the mouth rinsed out well with

•    It helps to stop dental plaque from forming and to maintain wi^{ter bef}°^{re us}I^-9 ^th,^{e or the mouthwash can be used at a} good oiral hygiene. ^{dlfferent time of the da}Y

•    It helps to treat and prevent gingivitis (gum disease). ^{Pregnancy and breast-feeding}

•    It manages mouth ulcers, oral thrush and denture sore mouth. ^{As with a}^ ^^o^-^ ^{if you are th}m^km^{g of becom}m^{g pregnant or}

breast-feeding, ask your doctor before using the mouthwash.

•    It promotes gum healing following oral surgery. ³ 1 3

Before you use Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash please read ^{Important Inf}o^rmati°^{n about some} °^{f the Ingredients:} the following information. Macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate may cause skin reactions.

Do not use:

•    Do not use Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see front page for the ingredients).

Take special care:

•    For oral use. Do not swallow.

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Possible side effects • You may notice a change in the way things taste or even a burning

•    Chlorhexidine can very rarely cause hypersensitivity, including ^enscit^ioriwhe^{n using mouthwash}. ^{This usually goes away with} anaphylactic shock (throat or lip swelling, low blood pressure), and mnturmM ^use.

allergic reactions (eg dermatitis, itching, redness, eczema, rash, hives, • If you notice any peeling of the surface layer of skin in your mouth, dilute skin irritation, blisters). If any of these reactions occur, stop using the the mouthwash with an equal amount of water, as it may be more product and seek medical attention immediately. appropriate than stopping altogether.

•    Occasionally this mouthwash can cause a skin reaction and very rarely may

cause swelling of the salivary glands. (The swelling will disappear when R_ep₀rtina ₀f _sid_{e e}ff_ect_s treatment is discontinued).

If you get any side-effects, talk to your pharmacist, doctor or dentist. This

•    ^When ^using this m^{outhwash, the tongue teeth} °^r filhn^{gsmay b}ec°^me includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report ^di^scoloured. ^Thi^{s d}i^sappears w^{hen you stop us}'^{ng the} me^dicin^e. TIn^s side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yel-^stainin^g isn^ot ^manent: ^{and c}an ^be ^remo^ved by ^brushing °rin ^extreme lowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the cases can be removed by a simple scale and polish from your dentist or _safetv _of thi_s medicine

hygienist. If discolouration of dentures occurs clean with a conventional ^y dental cleaner.

•    Patients should avoid tannin containing foods or drinks (such as tea, coffee and wine) for at least 1 hour after rinsing to avoid dental staining.

•    Chemical burns have been observed (very rarely) following the application of chlorhexidine to the skin of new born babies / infants.

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How to store Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original container in order to protect from light.

Do not use the product after the expiry date overprinted on this label-leaflet.

This label-leaflet was approved March 2015.

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