Paroex Chlorhexidine 0.12% Mouthwash Without Alcohol, 300 ml

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The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: To avoid problems with the taste of food, have your child use this drug after meals. Do not let your child eat, brush teeth, or rinse with water or other mouthwash right after using this drug. Rinse your mouth with the solution after brushing your teeth as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (after breakfast and at bedtime).Measure 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) of the solution using the supplied measuring cup. Swish the solution in your mouth for 30 seconds, and then spit it out.Do not swallow the solution or mix it with any other substance. After using chlorhexidine, wait at least 30 minutes before rinsing your mouth with water or mouthwash, brushing your teeth, eating, or drinking.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. It may take up to 6 weeks to see the full benefits of using this medication.Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. side effects

The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are: 1) an increase in staining of teeth and other oral surfaces; 2) an increase in calculus formation; and 3) an alteration in taste perception; see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS. GUM Paroex is distributed in cases of 14 amber 4-fluid-ounce (118.25 ml) bottles of chlorhexidine rinse. The bottle has a childproof cap and is safety-sealed and decorated with a multiple-panel wraparound label.Chlorhexidine Gluconate can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have: hives, severe skin rash; wheezing, difficult breathing; cold sweats, feeling light-headed; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that using the product could potentially cause oral and systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy. In some individuals, it could cause life threatening infections, including pneumonia and bacteremia. Paroex therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis. The recommended use of Paroex is twice daily, oral rinsing 30 seconds, morning and evening after toothbrushing. The usual dosage of Paroex is 15 mL (1/2 fluid ounce marked in cup) of undiluted Paroex. Patients should not rinse with water, or other mouthwashes, brush teeth, or eat immediately after using Paroex. Paroex is not intended for ingestion and should be spit out after rinsing. Oral irritation and local allergy-type symptoms have been spontaneously reported as side effects associated with use of chlorhexidine gluconate rinse. The following oral mucosal side effects were reported during placebo-controlled adult clinical trails: aphthous ulcer, grossly obvious gingivitis, trauma, ulceration, erythema, desquamation, coated tongue, keratinization, geographic tongue, mucocele, and short frenum. Each occurred at a frequency of less than 1.0%. Among post marketing reports, the most frequently reported oral mucosal symptoms associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are stomatitis, gingivits, glossitis, ulcer, dry mouth, hypesthesia, glossal edema, and paresthesia. Minor irritation and superficial desquamation of the oral mucosa have been noted in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. There have been cases of parotid gland swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) reported in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are: 1) an increase in staining of the teeth and other oral surfaces; 2) an increase in calculus formation; and 3) an alteration in taste perception; see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS. In addition to medications, there are a few natural remedies that can treat oral thrush and prevent episodes of oral thrush from recurring. Some include:

Precaution

Measure your dose using the cup provided with the medication. Swish the medicine in your mouth for at least 30 seconds, then spit it out. Do not swallow the mouthwash. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. notes To decrease staining of teeth and mouth surfaces, brush with toothpaste 3 times daily, brushing more on the stained areas. Use of a "tartar control" toothpaste and electric toothbrush may be more effective. See your dentist at least every 6 months for tooth cleaning/tartar removal. Staining from this medication that may occur on dental work (such as crowns or veneers) usually can only be removed by a dentist/hygienist. To decrease the effect on how food tastes, eat first, followed by tooth brushing and then chlorhexidine rinse. Topical oral solution: Increased staining of teeth, esthetic restorations, and other oral surfaces; increased calculus formation; alteration of taste perception. Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;

Paroex® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis. Patients using Paroex® should be reevaluated and given a thorough prophylaxis at intervals no longer than six months. Recommended use is twice daily, oral rinsing 30 seconds, morning and evening after toothbrushing. Usual dosage is 15 mL (½ FL OZ marked in cup) of undiluted Paroex®. Patients should be instructed not to rinse with water, or other mouthwashes, brush teeth, or eat immediately after using Paroex®. Paroex® is not intended for ingestion and should be expectorated after rinsing. HOW SUPPLIED Gargle with saltwater: Saltwater has antiseptic and pain-relieving properties that can relieve symptoms of oral thrush. Simply mix ½ teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water, swish the solution in your mouth, and spit it out after a minute. Gum problems (other)—Use of chlorhexidine may make other gum problems, such as periodontitis, worse To minimize discoloration, you should brush and floss daily, emphasizing areas which begin to discolor. For patients having coexisting gingivitis and periodontitis, the presence or absence of gingival inflammation following treatment with Paroex ® should not be used as a major indicator of underlying periodontitis.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use Paroex in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.