Chem 1010 Introduction to Chemistry

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Oral Antiseptics
Which mouth rinse is more beneficial for the use of maintaining a clean
mouth?

Chlorhexidine
Gluconate

0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate

(CHG) is an oral rinse containing
hexamethylene bis in a base
containing water, 11.6% alcohol,
glycerin, PEG-40 sorbitan
diisostearate, sodium saccharin. It
is a near neutral solution (pH
range 5-7). It is a salt of
chlorhexidine and gluconic acid.

Formula: C22H30Cl2N10

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide
(stabilized) 3%, inactive
ingredient of purified water
Formula: H2O2

The purpose is to provide

antiseptic mouth rinse
preventing infection and
cleaning mouth sores and
wounds.
Swish 15 ml amount in
mouth undiluted for 30
seconds. Spit out. Many
times prescribed either
before or after oral
surgery such as implant
placement or tooth
extraction, etc. Also used
to treatment of gingivitis.

Anaphylaxis as well as other

serious allergic reactions have
occurred when using products
with chlorhexidine. Those
nursing take caution because
it may also be secreted
through breast-milk.
Prolonged use of
chlorhexidine may cause
tooth surface staining. It is
possible to experience an
alteration in taste and some
have found this alteration to
be permanent.

It is used for first-aid

antiseptic topical agent,
as well as oral debriding
agent. It helps prevent
risk of infection. In oral
care it aids in removal of
phlegm, mucus, or other
conditions that are
associated with mouth
soreness. You can take a
15 ml amount of
hydrogen peroxide, mix
with equal amount of
water and swish around
mouth for about 1
minutes.

For external use only. Do

not use in eyes or apply in
large areas of the body, or
longer than 1 week. Ask
Doctor before using for
deep abrasions. If
swallowed contact Poison
Control immediately. Do
not shake bottle and keep
at controlled room
temperature.