Corsodyl 0.2% mouthwash alcohol free

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Available from:

Haleon UK Ltd

ATC code:

A01AB03

INN (International Name):

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Dosage:

2mg/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Mouthwash

Administration route:

Oromucosal

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 12030400; GTIN: 5000347037689

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
CORSODYL 0.2% MOUTHWASH
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 21-Dec-2016 |
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
1. Name of the medicinal product
Corsodyl 0.2% Mouthwash
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v
(equivalent to Chlorhexidine Digluconate Solution 1.028% w/w)
Also contains macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate. For a full list of
excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Oromucosal solution
A clear to slightly opalescent, transparent solution with an odour of
peppermint.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For inhibition of the formation of dental plaque.
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 (e.g. following oral
surgery, in mentally or physically handicapped patients).
Also for use in a post-periodontal 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 (e.g. denture stomatitis
and thrush).
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Adults:
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 0.2% Mouthwash for
fifteen minutes twice daily.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Children and the Elderly:
The normal adult dose is appropriate for elderly patients a