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GSK / Corsodyl Mint Mouthwash

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Chlorhexidine is a bactericidal cationic antiseptic. It acts by destroying the cell membrane and precipitating the cell cytoplasm. It has been shown that chlorhexidine binds on to the hydroxyapatite of tooth enamel, on to the pellicle of the tooth surface and on to salivary mucins. It slowly desorbs from these sites to exert a prolonged bactericidal effect for several hours.

INDICATIONS:
CORSODYL mouthwash is an antibacterial solution which inhibits the formation of dental plaque. It is indicated as an aid in the treatment and prevention of gingivitis, and in the maintenance of oral hygiene, particularly in situations where toothbrushing cannot be adequately employed (e.g. following periodontal and other oral surgery or in mentally or physically handicapped patients). Reduces the duration and severity of both aphthous ulceration and oral ulcers caused by mechanical or chemical injuries e.g. orthodontic appliances.