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Peridex is an ether anesthetic which is a kind of local anesthetic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Ether anesthetic

Brands

Periogard

Generic Drug

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Side Effects

Common

Discolored teeth
Abnormal sense of taste
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
Condition

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whats peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) ?

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What is peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) used for?

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How long will it take for peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) to work?

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Please tell me some ways to get rid of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) staining?

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Which is better listerine or peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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Could peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) be bought over the counter?

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Wanted to know if I can use listerine instead of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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Can you tell me about using peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) for gums?

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Will salt water and peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) heal a gum infection?

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Would peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) help with irritated tongue and gums?

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I use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) for gingivitis & it results naseua?

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A 35-year old female asked:

My dentist prescribed Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate). My stools are now green and pasty. Should I stop using this?

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Dental deep pocket treatment? My dentist told me that I have a deep pocket between two molars? He prescribed me antibotics and to use Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) 3 times a day and to keep the pocket clean by flossing regularly throughout the day.

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A 29-year old female asked:

Oral thrush getting worse is that a sign it is going away I got it from amoxicillian and have been using peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) and also apple cider vinager?

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How do I tell the difference between hairy tongue and thrush? Caused by antibiotics dr. Called my dentist he gave me peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)? Will it work?

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A 21-year old male asked:

red tonsils red gums but no pain no fever nothing had it for a while. Dentist check had gingivitis. Taking peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate). What's goin on?

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A 36-year old male asked:

12 days post-op wisdom tooth extraction. Had a bad taste in mouth which is gone now, still have unpleasant breath sometimes. Brushing 3x/day, peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) 2x/day, Dentist says no infection or gum problems?

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Is chlorhexidine gluconate sticky?

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Why do denstist precribe Chlorhexidine gluconate?

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How does chlorhexidine gluconate work?

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What is the difference between chlorhexidine digluconate and chlorhexidine gluconate?

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Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) oral rinse cons & pros please. Can you take only 15ML once a day.

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Does periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) burn your tongue?

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Can you get intoxicated from drinking chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse?

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How can I get the bad taste from chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse rid off?

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my wife washed with chlorhexidine gluconate yesterday morning as a pre-operative wash. She used it on her face.Last night her cheeks turned red.?

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What is purpose of "hexigel" cream(chlorhexidine gluconate gel)..?

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Is chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse effective against bad breath?

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