PERIOGARD Reviews (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE)

Average Rating: 2.3 (3 Ratings)

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PERIOGARD  (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE):  This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.   FDA Approval Date: 1994-01-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR PERIOGARDCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  Wisdom teeth The second it touched my tongue I was sick. Absolutely disgusting. F 18 1 days
7/30/2013
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 1  gingivitis Nauseau with vomiting after a week of using it. Leaves horrible taste in mouth, not worth it. Felt sick for 2 days. M 50 2 weeks
3/21/2006
 5  Gingivitis Slight bitter taste for about an hour after use My periodontist doesn't have me rinse with it, it's just to dip proxy brush into every couple teeth which he claims is more effective (and so it doesn't affect my taste buds throughout the day). M 35 16 months
9/25/2004
  

PERIOGARD  (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE):  This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.   FDA Approval Date: 1994-01-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

     

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