Common Altered taste, Application site irritation, Teeth discolouration.

Expert advice for Hexidine Mouth Wash
Use Hexidine after meals, it may affect the taste of foods and beverages.  For maximum effectiveness avoid rinsing mouth (with water or any other mouthwash), brushing teeth, eating or drinking for 30 minutes after using the Hexidine. Hexidine may cause permanent discolouration of some tooth fillings. To minimize discolouration, brush and floss daily, focussing on the areas which begin to discolour. Do not mix/dilute Hexidine with any other product. Avoid contact with eyes and ears. If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse well with water. Notify your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Q. How does Hexidine work?
Hexidine belongs to a class of medication call antiseptic. It acts by killing as well as preventing bacterial growth. It kills bacteria by interacting with its cell surface

Q. Does it burn?
It is not generally known to burn. Please inform the doctor in case of any side effects

Q. Is Hexidine an antibiotic/antifungal/cure acne/cause cancer/good for canker sores?
Hexidine is not antibiotic/antifungal. It is not used for curing acne and it does not cause cancer. Canker sores (small and shallow ulcers of the mouth) if mild to moderate then can be controlled by using Hexidine mouthwash

Q. Is Hexidine safe?
Hexidine is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor

Q. Is Hexidine an over the counter or prescription only drug?
Hexidine is an over the counter drug and not a prescription drug

Q. Is chlorhexidine gluconate whiten teeth/contain iodine/stain teeth?
Chlorhexidine gluconate is not used to whiten teeth. It does not contain iodine. It may stain the teeth slightly but this may be removed by brushing with a normal toothpaste

Q. Does Hexidine mouthwash expire?
Hexidine mouthwash has an expiry date. It should not be used beyond that date.