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Comparing Chlorhexidine Topical vs Peridex

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Prescribed for Skin Disinfection - Preoperative, Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Mucositis. chlorhexidine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Mucositis. Peridex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.5
37 Reviews

For Gingivitis: I have had bad breath for 3 years now. I've tried mouth washes and brushing 4 or more times a day. I've been using this product for 2 days and my breath is smelling better.

7

For Gingivitis: I had gingivitis it did cure it. I noticed every time I rinsed my mouth with Chlorhexidine my eyes would turn red. It also raised my blood pressure from 140/90 right arm and 130/85 left arm, to 190/96 on the right arm and 173/110 on the left arm. This happened not to long after I rinsed with it. It took 2 days for my pressure to go back to normal. Caution for people with hypertension.

6
8.4
4 Reviews

For Gingivitis: For years I suffered with gum bleed and bad breath... But after using Peridex all the problems have gone away and it helped me with self esteem because I don't have stinky breath anymore.

10

For Gingivitis: All my teeth has to be pulled or surgically removed I did 6 teeth few weeks ago and 8 removed few days ago this rinse has been the best thing for my swollen gums, breath & and irritation. I recommend it 100%

10

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full chlorhexidine topical side effects document.

See the full Peridex side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 15 mL
Dosage 0.12%
Per Unit* $0.57
Cost* $8.56

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Quantity 473 mL
Dosage 0.12%
Per Unit* $0.03
Cost* $15.18

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Mucous membrane liquid
  • Topical pad
  • Topical soap
  • Mucous membrane liquid

Brand Names
Acclean, Bactoshield, Betasept, Biopatch, Calgon Vesta, ChloraPrep One-Step, Chlorostat, Chlorostat 4, Denti-Rinse, Dyna-Hex, Exidine, Hibiclens, Hibistat, Hibistat Towelette, Paroex, Peridex, PerioChip, Periogard, Scrub Care, Scrub Care Exidine, Spectrum-4, Tegaderm CHG Dressing View more Other chlorhexidine brands include: Acclean, Bactoshield, Betasept, Biopatch, Calgon Vesta, ChloraPrep One-Step, Chlorostat, Chlorostat 4, Denti-Rinse, Dyna-Hex, Exidine, Hibiclens, Hibistat, Hibistat Towelette, Paroex, PerioChip, Periogard, Scrub Care, Scrub Care Exidine, Spectrum-4, Tegaderm CHG Dressing View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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