Presentation: Mouthwashes: colourless solution containing 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate. Dental Gel: 1% chlorhexidine digluconate. Indications: Plaque inhibition; gingivitis; maintenance of oral hygiene; post periodontal surgery or treatment; aphthous ulceration; oral candida. Dental Gel: In addition, to aid fluoride in caries prevention in high-risk patients. Dosage & Administration: Adults and children 12 years and over. Children under 12 on healthcare professional advice only: Mouthwashes: 10 ml rinse for 1 minute twice daily or presurgery. For dental stomatitis soak clean dentures for 15 minutes twice daily. Dental Gel: Brush teeth with 1 inch gel for 1 minute, once or twice daily. Spit out excess. Ulcers, oral candidal infections: apply gel to affected areas for 1 minute, once or twice daily. Prevention of caries as part of a regimen: apply nightly for 5 minutes in close fitting tray. Denture stomatitis: brush dentures with 2.5 cm gel for 1 minute, once or twice daily. Treatment length: Mouthwashes: gingivitis 1 month; ulcers, oral candida 48 hours after clinical resolution. Dental Gel: gingivitis 1 month; ulcers, oral candida based on clinical response; prevention of caries as part of a regimen 14 days, repeated every 3-4 months on advice of healthcare professional. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ingredients. Precautions: Keep out of eyes and ears, do not swallow, separate use from conventional dentifrices (e.g. rinse mouth between applications). In case of soreness, swelling or irritation of the mouth, cease use and consult healthcare professional. Seek immediate medical help if swelling or difficulty breathing experienced. Seek medical advice if taste disturbances, numbness, tingling or burning sensation of tongue persist. Superficial discolouration of tongue, teeth and tooth-coloured restorations, usually reversible. See SPC for full details. Side effects: Tongue coated, dry mouth, aguesia/dysguesia, glossodynia, oral paraesthesia/hypoaesthesia, discolouration of teeth and tongue, mouth irritation, desquamation /oral mucosa swelling, parotid swelling. Hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis. Overdose: Mint Mouthwash: Due to the alcohol content (7%) ingestion of large amounts by children requires medical attention. Legal category: Mouthwashes: GSL. Dental Gel: P. Product Licence Numbers and RSP excl. VAT: Mint Mouthwash PL 44673/0060, 300 ml £6.15, 600 ml £10.33. Original Mouthwash: PL44673/0061, 300 ml £5.35. 0.2% Mouthwash: PL 44673/0059, 300 ml £5.35. Dental Gel: PL 44673/0062, 50 g £5.00. Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, Weybridge, KT13 0NY, U.K. Date of preparation: January 2024.
