Corsodyl Spray
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chlorhexidine digluconate
Please read right through this leaflet before you start using this medicine.
This medicine is available without prescription but you still need to use Corsodyl Spray carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any other questions, or if there is anything you do not understand, askyour dentist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Corsodyl Spray does
2. Check before you use Corsodyl Spray
3. How to use Corsodyl Spray
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Corsodyl Spray
6. Further information
1. What Corsodyl Spray does
Corsodyl Spray is effective in the treatment of many common dental conditions. The active ingredient is chlorhexidine digluconate which is an antibacterial agent that reduces the formation of dental plaque and is used to:
• Treat and prevent gum disease (gums may bleed when brushed)
• Promote gum healing after dental surgery or treatment
• Control mouth ulcers
• Maintain mouth hygiene
• Manage oral thrush and denture sore mouth
2. Check before you use Corsodyl Spray
Do not use:
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to chlorhexidine digluconate or any of the other ingredients (listed in Section 6).
• In children under 12 years unless recommended by a dentist.
• Anywhere other than in the mouth.
Wash thoroughly if you get any in your eyes or ears.
• Immediately after brushing your teeth.
See Section 3 for more information.
Take special care with Corsodyl
Do not bleach fabrics that have been in contact with Corsodyl.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
You can use Corsodyl if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Contains alcohol. If swallowed by a child seek medical help. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Toothpastes can stop Corsodyl working.
Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and wait 5 minutes after brushing your teeth before using Corsodyl. You can also use the spray at a different time of day. Remove cap and fit the pump head to the bottle.
Use upto12 pump actions twice daily (each pump action delivers 0.14 ml of spray).
Spray tooth and gum surfaces, ulcers or other sore areas. Remove pump head after use and replace cap.
Gum disease: One month course (one to two spray packs) is recommended.
Mouth ulcers and oral thrush: Continue to use for 2 days after healing has occurred.
Denture sore mouth: Dentures should also be cleaned and soaked in Corsodyl mouthwash for 15 minutes twice daily. Dental surgery: Use as directed by your dentist.
If your symptoms persist, see your dentist.
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4. Possible side effects
Corsodyl can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.
• Stop using the spray and seek immediate medical help if you get a rash, swelling of the mouth or face or have difficulty breathing. These effects may be symptoms of a severe allergic reaction which is very rare.
• Stop using the spray and tell your dentist if you get irritation of the mouth, soreness or swelling of the inside of the cheeks.
These effects should go away when treatment is stopped.
Other side effects that may occur:
• Temporary staining of the tongue.
This disappears when treatment is stopped.
• Temporary staining of the teeth. This can normally be removed by brushing. You can avoid staining by not drinking tea, coffee or red wine - especially one hour after use, and by brushing daily with toothpaste (see Section 3). If staining continues, it can be removed with a scale and polish from your dentist or hygienist. You can clean your dentures with denture cleaner.
• You may notice a change of taste or burning sensation when you first use the spray. This usually goes away with continued use.
• If peeling of the skin inside the mouth occurs, stop using the product and the effect should go away.
If you do get any side effects, even those not mentioned above,
tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist.
5. How to store Corsodyl Spray
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use after the 'EXP' date shown on the pack.
Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
6. Further information
Active ingredient The Spray contains Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v.
Other ingredients Ethanol 7% v/v, macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, sorbitol, peppermint oil and water.
Each bottle of Corsodyl Spray contains 60 ml of spray.
The marketing authorisation holder is GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK) Trading Limited, Brentford, TW8 9GS, U.K. and all enquiries should be sent to this address.
The manufacturer is Farmaclair,
14200 Herouville Saint Clair, France.
Leaflet revised: January 2016.
Corsodyl is a registered trademark owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.
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