Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2020 Publisher: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK) Trading Limited, 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS, United Kingdom
Corsodyl Mouthwash is an antimicrobial solution which inhibits the formation of dental plaque.
It is indicated as an aid in the treatment and prevention of gingivitis and in the maintenance of oral hygiene, particularly in situations where toothbrushing cannot be adequately employed (eg following oral surgery, in mentally or physically handicapped patients).
It may also be used in a post-peridontal surgery or treatment* regimen to promote gingival healing.
* NB: Use as part of a post-periodontal treatment regimen has only been adequately studied over the short term and following standard root surface instrumentation.
It is useful in the management of aphthous ulceration and oral candidal infections (eg denture stomatitis and thrush).
Thoroughly rinse the mouth for about one minute with 10 ml twice daily. Spit out after use. In the dental surgery the patient should be instructed to rinse the mouth for one minute prior to treatment.
For the treatment of gingivitis a course of about one month is advisable although some variation in response is to be expected. In the case of aphthous ulceration and oral candidal infections treatment should be continued for 48 hours after clinical resolution. For the treatment of dental stomatitis the dentures should be cleansed and soaked in Corsodyl mouthwash for fifteen minutes twice daily.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
The normal adult dose is appropriate for elderly patients and children of 12 years and over unless otherwise recommended by the dentist or the physician.
Children under 12 years of age should not use the product unless recommended by a healthcare professional.
External (oral) use. [This product is not intended to be swallowed].
Due to the alcohol content (7.0 % v/v) ingestion of large amounts by children requires attention. Seek medical advice for appropriate action.
Accidental ingestion: Chlorhexidine taken orally is poorly absorbed. Systemic effects are unlikely even if large volumes are ingested. However, gastric lavage may be advisable using milk, raw egg, gelatin or mild soap. Employ supportive measures as appropriate.
Three years.
Store below 25°C.
Oriented amber polyethylene terephthalate bottle with plastic screw cap made from white food grade polypropylene.
Each bottle contains 300 ml or 600 ml.
None.
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