Peridex

Active Ingredient(s): Chlorhexidine
FDA Approved: * August 13, 1986
Pharm Company: * ZILA
Category: Oral Health

Chlorhexidine (CHX)[2] (commonly known by the salt forms chlorhexidine gluconate and chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) or chlorhexidine acetate) is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments.[3] It may be used both to disinfect the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers.[4] It is also used for cleaning wounds, preventing dental plaque, treating yeast ... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Peridex 1.2 mg/ml Oral Rinse
NDC: 0116-0620
Labeler:
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.
Peridex 1.2 mg/ml Oral Rinse
NDC: 48878-0620
Labeler:
3m Espe Dental Products

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