Chlorhexidine

An appropriate mouthwash is:

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, 0.2%

Send: 300 ml

Label: Rinse mouth for 1 minute with 10 ml twice daily

As for adults

For adults:

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, 0.2%

Send: 300 ml

Label: Rinse mouth for 1 minute with 10 ml twice daily

For children:

As for adults


NB:  Advise patient to spit out mouthwash after rinsing and use until lesions have resolved and patient can carry out good oral hygiene.

Chlorhexidine gluconate might be incompatible with some ingredients in toothpaste; advise patient to leave an interval of at least 30 minutes between using mouthwash and toothpaste. Also advise patient that chlorhexidine mouthwash can be diluted 1:1 with water with no loss in efficacy.