Chlorhexamed® forte after tooth extraction
Due to the versatile positive effect of Chlorhexamed®, patients try to achieve faster wound closure after tooth removal by rinsing with the solution. However, any rinsing after extractions is contraindicated. A blood clot forms in the empty tooth socket, the alveolus, after the tooth has been removed.
These blood cells develop into tissue cells and thus close the open wound until after months they also convert into bone cells. If the patient now rinses too vigorously with a liquid, regardless of the active substance, the blood clot is removed and the bare bone is exposed in the open wound and can become infected. This even makes wound closure more difficult. Therefore, the active ingredient Chlorhexamed® should not be actively moved within the oral cavity if it is used. Consultation with the treating dentist is recommended.
Chlorhexamed® forte for gingivitis
The main indication for the use of Chlorhexamed® is gingivitis or gum inflammation. This can affect the entire oral cavity or be localized to a gum pocket or tooth. In the case of generalized inflammation, rinsing twice with the rinsing solution additionally after brushing the teeth for 2-3 weeks is the ideal therapy. If the inflammation is only localised in one or a few places, the application of gel or fluid products with the active ingredient can achieve healing. The therapy should be continued until the symptoms are relieved.
Interaction of Chlorhexamed® forte
It is important that there are molecules that can inactivate chlorhexidine digluconate and thus block its action. These include sodium lauryl sulfate and triclosan, both of which are often components of toothpaste. Therefore, the user should make sure to use a toothpaste that does not contain either of these two substances or wait two hours between brushing the teeth and using Chlorhexamed® to ensure the optimal effectiveness of Chlorhexamed®.
Dosage of Chlorhexamed® forte
The most commonly recommended dose is 0.2% and should be used twice daily for several weeks. In case of periodontitis the treatment period is 10 weeks. However, this concentration is not suitable for permanent use, so there is a rinsing solution with only 0.05% chlorhexidine digluconate, which can be used daily and continuously throughout the year. For fluid and gel preparations, whose concentration ranges from 0.1 – 1%, local application (2 times daily) is recommended until the symptoms of inflammation are relieved, after which the product should be discontinued. Thus, almost all products except for the solution with the reduced concentration (0.05%) are suitable for temporary application only.
Prize from Chlorhexamed® forte
The price of over-the-counter medicines containing chlorhexidine digluconate varies from pharmacy to pharmacy. Rinsing solutions are available in the usual sizes from 200ml – 600 ml and cost about 3.50 Euro per 100 ml. The gel for application costs on average about 8 Euro per 50g size. Chlorhexidine preparations are also available in drugstores, but in a much lower concentration. The product best suited to the individual needs should be discussed with the dentist.
