Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Uses of Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate helps reduce inflammation and pain in the throat. Chlorhexidine gluconate has antiseptic properties which treats infections of the mouth and throat. It also helps prevent the development of dental plaque and inflammation of the gums.
How Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate Works
It works by reducing the pain, redness and swelling of mouth and throat conditions.
Side Effects of Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Oral Numbness, Burning And Stinging Sensation, Mouth Dryness And Thirst, Staining Of Teeth.
Warnings
Kidney Safe If Prescribed
Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate is generally safe to be used in patients with kidney disease.
Alcohol Safe
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Taking Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate with alcohol has no known interactions.
Pregnancy Limited Data
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate during pregnancy. As with all medicines care should be taken when using this product in pregnancy and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Driving Generally Safe
Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate should not affect alertness or driving ability.
Liver Safe If Prescribed
Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate is safe to be used in patients with liver disease. There's minimal systemic absorption of Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
Lactation Limited Data
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Benzydamine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate during lactation. As with all medicines care should be taken when using this product in pregnancy and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
