What is Chlorhexidine Rinse?
Chlorhexidine is a mouthwash that helps eliminate odors from your mouth. Bad breath can be caused by a build up of bacteria or fungi (also known as oral thrush) in your mouth – which can lead to gum problems. Chlorhexidine has antibacterial and antifungal properties, meaning it targets and destroys these bacteria and fungi that can cause bad breath.
How does Chlorhexidine Rinse work?
Chlorhexidine Rinse works to eliminate bacteria and fungus by disrupting their cell membranes and walls and preventing their growth and spread.[1][2] This should kill off the bacteria responsible for halitosis, and stop them from multiplying – keeping your breath fresh all day.
How do Chlorhexidine Rinse doses work?
Chlorhexidine Rinse comes in one dose: 0.12% w/w. This means that every gram of treatment contains 1.2 mg of active ingredient.
What is the active ingredient in Chlorhexidine Rinse?
Chlorhexidine Rinse is a generic treatment that’s named after its active ingredient: chlorhexidine gluconate. It has antifungal and antimicrobial activity when you use it as an oral rinse, which means it kills the microbes in your mouth that can cause bad breath.
Treated trusted source:
- Yousefimanesh, H. et al. (2015). Comparison of the Antibacterial Properties of Three Mouthwashes Containing Chlorhexidine Against Oral Microbial Plaques: An in vitro Study. Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology. 8(2).
- Suci, P.A. Tyler, B.J. (2002). Action of Chlorhexidine Digluconate against Yeast and Filamentous Forms in an Early-Stage Candida albicans Biofilm. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 46(11). pp. 3522-3531.
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