Comparing Chlorhexidine Topical vs Peridex
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Prescribed for Periodontitis, Skin Disinfection - Preoperative, 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. |
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full chlorhexidine topical side effects document. |
See the full Peridex side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all chlorhexidine topical prices |
View all Peridex prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| 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, Sky Oral Rinse, 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, Sky Oral Rinse, Spectrum-4, Tegaderm CHG Dressing View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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