Peridex

Peridex is a prescription medication used to treat gingivitis, redness and swelling of gums, and to control gum bleeding. It is also used to help treat peridontitis, or gum disease.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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No drug interactions have been determined by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all drug interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.

Serious side effects have been reported with Peridex including the following:

• Allergic symptoms. Tell your health care provider right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms of allergic symptoms.
  • skin rash
  • itch
  • generalized swelling
  • breathing difficulties
  • light headedness
  • rapid heart rate
  • upset stomach
  • diarrhea

Do not use Peridex if you have a known to be hypersensitive to chlorhexidine gluconate or other formula ingredients.

Use Peridex exactly as prescribed.

Peridex comes in a oral rinse. Recommended use for oral solution is twice daily oral rinsing for 30 seconds, morning and evening after toothbrushing. Peridexe rinse should not be swallowed, and should be spit out after use. Do not rinse with water or other mouthwashes immediately after rinsing with Peridex. Do not brush teeth or eat immediately after rinsing with Peridex.

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of Peridex at the same time.

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The recommended dose of Peridex (chlorhexidine) rinse for the treatment of treat gingivitis, redness and swelling of gums, and to control gum bleeding is 15ml (marked in cap) twice a day.

If you or someone you know swallows Peridex, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from heat.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Ingestion of 1 or 2 ounces of Peridex by a small child (~10 kg body weight) might result in gastric distress, including nausea, or signs of alcohol intoxication. Medical attention should be sought if more than 4 ounces of Peridex is ingested by a small child or if signs of alcohol intoxication develop.

Peridex is supplied as a blue liquid in 0.5-ounce (15ml), 4-ounce (118ml), 1-pint (473ml) and 64-ounce (1893ml) white or amber plastic bottles with child-resistant dispensing closures.

STORE at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F ), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP controlled Room Temperature].

Rx only

Keep out of reach of children

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN USING Peridex (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12%) ORAL RINSE

Your dentist has prescribed Peridex™ (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%) Oral Rinse to treat your gingivitis, to help reduce the redness and swelling of your gums, and also to help you control any gum bleeding. Use Peridex regularly, as directed by your dentist, in addition to daily brushing. Spit out after use. Peridex should not be swallowed.

If you develop allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itch, generalized swelling, breathing difficulties, light headedness, rapid heart rate, upset stomach or diarrhea, seek medical attention immediately. Peridex should not be used by persons who have a sensitivity to it or its components.

Peridex may cause some tooth discoloration or increase in tartar (calculus) formation, particularly in areas where stain and tartar usually form. It is important to see your dentist for removal of any stain or tartar at least every six months or more frequently if your dentist advises.

• Both stain and tartar can be removed by your dentist or hygienist. Peridex may cause permanent discoloration of some front-tooth fillings.
• To minimize discoloration, you should brush and floss daily, emphasizing areas which begin to discolor.
• Peridex may taste bitter to some patients and can affect how foods and beverages taste. This will become less noticeable in most cases with continued use of Peridex.
• To avoid taste interference, rinse with Peridex after meals. Do not rinse with water or other mouthwashes immediately after rinsing with Peridex.

If you have any questions or comments about Peridex, contact your dentist, pharmacist or 3M ESPE Dental Products toll free at 1-800-634-2249.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

STORE at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F ), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP controlled room temperature].

Revised: October/2015

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Principal Display Panel – Bottle Label

NDC 48878-0620-1
Peridex™

(CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12%)
ORAL Rinse

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Fill cap to the “fill line” (15 ml). Swish in
mouth undiluted for 30 seconds, then spit out. Use after breakfast
and before bedtime. Or, use as prescribed.

NOTE: To minimize medicinal taste, do not rinse with water
immediately after use.

Rx only

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

PLACE DISPENSING
INFORMATION HERE

Dispense in bottle as
provided or in amber glass

REF 12132 1 Pint (473ml)

3M ESPE I.D. No.
70-2010-5520-2

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