Drug details

Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse)

type of Antibiotics, Oral Rinse

Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12%) Oral Rinse is an antimicrobial rinse used along with tooth brushing and flossing as part of a program to treat gingivitis. Peridex is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• dry mouth,
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth,
• tooth/tongue staining,
• increased tartar,
• mouth/throat irritation,
• decreased taste sensation,
• tongue swelling,
• gingivitis, or
• mouth sores.

The following drugs are related to Peridex, either as a replacement or used together:

• Articadent (articaine hcl and epinephrine injection)
• Periochip (chlorhexidine chip for insertion into periodontal pockets)
• Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse)
• Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse)
• Periostat (doxycycline hyclate)
• Oraqix (lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel)
• Polocaine Dental (mepivacaine hydrochloride injection)