Corsodyl Freshmint 0.2% w/v Mouthwash

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Chlorhexidine digluconate (as chlorhexidine digluconate solution (20% w/v) ph.eur.

Available from:

Haleon Ireland Limited

ATC code:

A01AB; A01AB03

INN (International Name):

Chlorhexidine digluconate (as chlorhexidine digluconate solution (20% w/v) ph.eur.

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:

Not marketed

Authorization date:

2012-02-03

Patient Information leaflet

HOW TO USE
Use only if seal on cap is present and intact before opening.
Fill the cap to the 10ml line.
Twice daily, thoroughly rinse the mouth with
10ml Corsodyl for about one minute.
A course of about one month (600ml) is
recommended for the treatment of gingivitis.
When treating denture sore mouth, dentures should also be cleansed and
soaked in
solution for 15 minutes twice daily.
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WHAT IS IT FOR?
Corsodyl Mouthwash is an
antibacterial solution which inhibits
the formation of dental plaque.
It can be used as an aid to:
•
treat and prevent gingivitis
(gum disease).
•
maintain mouth hygiene.
•
promote gum healing after
dental surgery or treatment.
•
manage recurring mouth ulcers.
•
manage denture sore mouth
and oral thrush.
PLEASE READ THE
ATTACHED LEAFLET
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THIS MEDICINE.
WHEN USING
Corsodyl may cause discolouration of the tongue
and teeth, but this is not permanent and disappears
after treatment is stopped.
Tooth staining can largely be prevented by:
•
BRUSHING DAILY WITH A CONVENTIONAL TOOTHPASTE
AND RINSING THOROUGHLY WITH WATER, BEFORE USING
CORSODYL.
•
AVOIDING TANNIN-CONTAINING FOOD AND DRINKS (E.G.
TEA, COFFEE, RED WINE) FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR AFTER
USING CORSODYL.
However in some cases, a simple scale and polish by
your dentist or hygienist may be necessary to
remove the discolouration completely. Dentures
may be cleaned with conventional denture cleaner.
FOR SAFE USE
•
For oral use only. Do not swallow.
•
Keep out of eyes and ears.
•
Do not exceed the stated dose.
•
Do not use in children under 12, unless
recommended by a healthcare professional.
CONSULT YOUR DENTIST
•
If symptoms persist, stop using and consult your
dentist.
INGREDIENTS
Corsodyl contains 0.2% w/v Chlorhexidine
Digluconate (equivalent to 1.0% v/v Chlorhexidine
Digluconate

Summary of Product characteristics

Health Products Regulatory Authority
12 July 2023
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Corsodyl Freshmint 0.2% w/v Mouthwash
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v (as Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Solution)
Excipients with known effect:
Also contains macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate 0.771% w/w.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Mouthwash
A clear or slightly opalescent, colourless solution with an odour of
peppermint.
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.
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