Corsodyl 0.2 % w/v Aniseed Mouthwash

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Available from:

Haleon Ireland Limited

ATC code:

A01AB; A01AB03

INN (International Name):

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Dosage:

0.2 percent weight/volume

Pharmaceutical form:

Mouthwash

Prescription type:

Product not subject to medical prescription

Therapeutic area:

Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment; chlorhexidine

Authorization status:

Marketed

Authorization date:

1995-01-10

Patient Information leaflet

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
CORSODYL ANISEED 0.2% w/v MOUTHWASH
chlorhexidine digluconate
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CORSODYL ANISEED MOUTHWASH
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to use Corsodyl
Aniseed Mouthwash, especially the
section headed “Before you start using Corsodyl Aniseed
Mouthwash”. This leaflet provides some of
the information available on your medicine. If you have any questions
or are not sure about
anything, ask your dentist, doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1.
What is Corsodyl Aniseed Mouthwash and what is it used for
2.
Before you start using Corsodyl Aniseed Mouthwash
3.
How to use Corsodyl Aniseed Mouthwash
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Corsodyl Aniseed Mouthwash
6. Further information
1.
WHAT IS CORSODYL ANISEED MOUTHWASH AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
The active ingredients chlorhexidine digluconate is known as an
antimicrobial. This means that it kills
off a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, some fungi and some viruses that
cause infection and
inflammation in your mouth. Corsodyl Aniseed Mouthwash is a clear to
slightly opalescent
transparent solution with an odour of aniseed and is used to stop
plaque forming on your teeth and
gums. It helps in the treatment and prevention of gingivitis, which
causes reddening, swelling and
sometimes bleeding of gums. Other uses include: keeping your mouth
clean in situations where you
are unable to brush your teeth effectively (e.g. following dental
surgery or treatment or if you have
disabilities), helping healing in the mouth, and helping treat mouth
ulcers, denture stomatitis
(infection/inflammation in your mouth caused by your dentures) and
oral thrush.
These diseases are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which
leads to white furry patches in
your mouth or redness under denture(s).
2.
BEFORE YOU START USING CORSODYL ANISEED MOUTHWASH
For external use in the mouth only. This means that you should only
use the mouthwash in the
mouth and you should try not to swallow any. Keep out of the eyes and
ears

Summary of Product characteristics

Health Products Regulatory Authority
12 July 2023
CRN00DM3P
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Corsodyl 0.2 % w/v Aniseed Mouthwash
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v
(as Chlorhexidine Digluconate Solution).
Excipients: Contains Macrogolglycerol Hydroxystearate 0.8% w/v
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Mouthwash.
A clear to slightly opalescent, transparent solution with an odour of
aniseed.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the 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
tooth brushing cannot be adequately employed (e.g. following oral
surgery or in physically or mentally handicapped patients).
Also for use in a post-periodontal surgery or treatment regimen to
promote gingival healing.
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 with 10 ml 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 denture stomatitis the dentures
should be cleansed and soaked in Corsodyl Mouthwash for
fifteen minutes twice daily.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Children and the Elderly:
There are no special dosage recommendations for either elderly
patients or children of 12 years and over. The normal adult
dose is appropriate unless otherwise recommended by the dentist or the
physician.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AG