Dental · FAQ
Can I use toothpaste, mouthwash, or other medicines with Chlorhexidine gel?
Short answer
Ask your prescribing physician, dentist, or pharmacist before combining Chlorhexidine gel with other oral products. Some toothpaste ingredients can reduce chlorhexidine’s activity, so spacing may be needed. Share all medicines, supplements, rinses, and gum treatments you use. Do not add another chlorhexidine product unless your prescriber tells you to.
Some toothpaste ingredients can interfere with chlorhexidine. Although this page lists application after brushing, that does not always mean applying it immediately after toothpaste. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber whether to rinse first and how long to wait for your particular gel. Follow the prescription label rather than directions for a different chlorhexidine product.
Provide a full list of your prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements. Include mouthwashes, whitening products, numbing gels, and any medicines placed on the gums. The ingredients in a compounded gel may differ, so the dispensing pharmacist should review the full formula when checking for concerns.
Do not combine the gel with a chlorhexidine rinse or another medicated gum product unless your prescriber approves. Using more than one product may increase irritation or total exposure. Do not stop other prescribed medicines on your own. If your mouth burns or becomes sore after combining products, stop adding optional oral products and contact your dental clinician for advice.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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