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* Oral irritation and local allergy-type symptoms have been spontaneously reported as side effects associated with use of chlorhexidine gluconate rinse. The following oral mucosal side effects were reported during placebo-controlled adult clinical trails: aphthous ulcer, grossly obvious gingivitis, trauma, ulceration, [[erythema]], desquamation, coated tongue, keratinization, geographic tongue, mucocele, and short frenum. Each occurred at a frequency of less than 1.0%. Among post marketing reports, the most frequently reported oral mucosal symptoms associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are [[stomatitis]], [[gingivits]], [[glossitis]], ulcer, dry mouth, hypesthesia, glossal edema, and [[paresthesia]]. Minor irritation and superficial desquamation of the oral mucosa have been noted in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. There have been cases of parotid gland swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) reported in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse.
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* Paroex® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis.
* Patients using Paroex® should be reevaluated and given a thorough prophylaxis at intervals no longer than six months
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* 16 fl oz (473 ml) (NDC 52376-021-02) amber plastic bottles with child-resistant cap, individually shrink wrapped with a dosage cup.
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Overview
Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antibacterial that is FDA approved for the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, skin cleansing procedure. Common adverse reactions include staining of the teeth and other oral surfaces, calculus formation, an alteration in taste perception.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indication
Treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing.
Dosage
Recommended use is twice daily, oral rinsing 30 seconds, morning and evening after toothbrushing.
Usual dosage is 15 mL of undiluted Paroex®.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Developed by:
Class of Recommendation:
Strength of Evidence:
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Condition1
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Developed by:
Class of Recommendation:
Strength of Evidence:
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
Condition1
Warnings
Description
Precautions
Description
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are: 1) an increase in staining of the teeth and other oral surfaces; 2) an increase in calculus formation; and 3) an alteration in taste perception.
Oral irritation and local allergy-type symptoms have been spontaneously reported as side effects associated with use of chlorhexidine gluconate rinse. The following oral mucosal side effects were reported during placebo-controlled adult clinical trails: aphthous ulcer, grossly obvious gingivitis, trauma, ulceration, erythema, desquamation, coated tongue, keratinization, geographic tongue, mucocele, and short frenum. Each occurred at a frequency of less than 1.0%. Among post marketing reports, the most frequently reported oral mucosal symptoms associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are stomatitis, gingivits, glossitis, ulcer, dry mouth, hypesthesia, glossal edema, and paresthesia. Minor irritation and superficial desquamation of the oral mucosa have been noted in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. There have been cases of parotid gland swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) reported in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Chlorhexidine gluconate in the drug label.
Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Chlorhexidine gluconate in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Chlorhexidine gluconate during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
Oral
Paroex® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis.
Patients using Paroex® should be reevaluated and given a thorough prophylaxis at intervals no longer than six months
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Chlorhexidine gluconate in the drug label.
Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Chlorhexidine gluconate in the drug label.
Overdosage
Ingestion of 1 or 2 ounces of Paroex® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) by a small child (~10 kg body weight) might result in gastric distress, including nausea. Medical attention should be sought if more than 4 ounces of Paroex® is ingested by a small child.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Chlorhexidine gluconate Pharmacology in the drug label.