Dental · FAQ
When should I stop using Custom antimicrobial rinse?
Short answer
Stop Custom antimicrobial rinse at the end of the course your prescriber sets, unless they give new instructions. Do not continue it as an everyday mouthwash without review. Contact your prescriber about bothersome side effects. Stop immediately and seek emergency help for breathing trouble or swelling that suggests an allergy.
Use Custom antimicrobial rinse for the length of time listed on your prescription label or set by your prescriber. Do not stop early just because symptoms change, and do not keep using it beyond the planned course without checking. Ask your prescriber if no stop date or follow-up plan was provided.
Chlorhexidine rinse generally does not need a gradual dose reduction. Still, the decision to stop should account for the dental problem being treated. Longer use can lead to more staining, tartar buildup, and taste changes. Tell your prescriber about persistent mouth irritation or other effects that make it hard to continue.
Stop using the rinse and seek emergency help if you develop trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. For other concerns, contact your prescriber or pharmacist for guidance. If symptoms return after your course, do not restart leftover rinse without review. You may need an in-person dental exam to find out what is causing the problem.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
General information, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
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