What is the active ingredient in Savacol?

What is the active ingredient in Savacol?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Savacol Antiseptic Mouth And Throat Rinse Mouthwash contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an active ingredient.

What happens if you drink chlorhexidine?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222, especially if a child has swallowed 4 or more ounces of this medicine. An overdose of chlorhexidine would occur only if the medicine were swallowed. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, stomach pain, or the appearance of being drunk.

Does Savacol contain chlorhexidine?

Savacol Antiseptic Mouth and Throat rinse Mint contains chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. CHLORHEXIDINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.

Is Savacol safe?

Savacol is excellent for short term use. It allows rapid healing of most infective injuries. Long term use is not usually possible due to eventual unpleasant side effects such as temporary loss of taste and temporary staining of your teeth.

Can I drink alcohol while using chlorhexidine?

When using dental chlorhexidine treatments, the lozenges or sore throat spray, wait at least 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking. There is no specific food or drink to avoid when using chlorhexidine. However, be aware that some of the dental sprays and mouth sprays contain alcohol.

Does Listerine contain chlorhexidine?

The effects of two daily 10-mL rinses with 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate, the quaternary ammonium compound cetylpyridinium chloride, the phenolic compound Listerine, or the plant alkaloid sanguinarine were compared with those of rinses with a placebo.

Which is better Betadine or chlorhexidine?

The recent literature (mostly human) suggests that chlorhexidine provides better asepsis than Betadine. The reduction in surgical site infection is significantly lower with chlorhexidine scrub. A total duration of five minutes of contact time seems universally accepted.

How often can you use Savacol?

3 times daily
Rinse 3 times daily. Dental Plaque & Gingivitis reduces dental plaque and the incidence of gingivitis. Rinse twice daily. For maximum benefit use after brushing and flossing.