Peridex
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Peridex
Peridex™
(chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12%) Oral Rinse
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Peridex is an oral rinse containing 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (1, 11-hexamethylene bis [5-(p-chlorophenyl) biguanide] di-D-gluconate) in a base containing water, 11.6% alcohol, glycerin, PEG-40 sorbitan diisostearate, flavor, sodium saccharin, and FD&C Blue No. 1. Peridex oral rinse is a near-neutral solution (pH range 5-7). Chlorhexidine gluconate is a salt of chlorhexidine and gluconic acid. Its chemical structure is:
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Last reviewed on RxList: 1/28/2013
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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