Chlorhexidine: The Gold Standard Mouth Wash

Bharati Kolliyavar; Leena Shettar; Srinath Thakur

Chlorhexidine: The Gold Standard Mouth Wash

Bharati Kolliyavar, Leena Shettar, Srinath Thakur

Abstract

Chlorhexidine (CHX) is used as the broad spectrum antiseptic since 1950. It is a widely used mouth wash because of its antiplaque and antigingivitis properties. Antibacterial activity of CHX is mainly by disrupting bacterial cell membrane, which causes leakage of cellular constituents and brings about cell death. Bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity depends on the dosage. This article discusses various clinical applications, properties and adverse effects of CHX.

Keywords

chlorhexidine, mouth wash, antiplaque agent

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