Corsodyl Mint 0.2% w/v Mouthwash

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Available from:

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (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:

1976-09-30

Patient Information leaflet

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BLEEDING GUMS • IRRITATED GUMS • MOUTH ULCERS
CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE
MINT 0.2% W/V MOUTHWASH
MINT FLAVOUR
AS AN AID TO THE TREATMENT
OF GINGIVITIS (GUM DISEASE)
BLEEDING GUMS • IRRITATED GUMS • MOUTH ULCERS
CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE
MINT 0.2% W/V MOUTHWASH
MINT FLAVOUR
AS AN AID TO THE TREATMENT
OF GINGIVITIS (GUM DISEASE)
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.
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.
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION
FOR THE USER
Corsodyl Mint
0.2% w/v Mouthwash
chlorhexidine digluconate
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
CORSODYL MINT MOUTHWASH
PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU
START TO USE CORSODYL MINT MOUTHWASH,
ESPECIALLY THE SECTION HEADED “BEFORE YOU START
USING CORSODYL MINT 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 Mint Mouthwash and
what
is it used for
2.
Before you start using Corsodyl Mint
Mouthwash
3.
How to use Corsodyl Mint Mouthwash
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Corsodyl Mint Mouthwash
6.
Further information
1. WHAT IS CORSODYL MINT MOUTHWASH AND
WHAT IS IT USED FOR
The active ingredient chlorhexidine digluconate
is known as an antimicrobial. This me

Summary of Product characteristics

Health Products Regulatory Authority
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Corsodyl Mint 0.2% w/v 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 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.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF A