Hexide Mouth Wash

How to use Hexide Mouth Wash

Check the label before use. Take the mouthwash in the quantity as advised by your doctor and put it in your mouth. Swish for 30 seconds to 1 minute and spit it. Do not swallow. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes after rinsing.

How Medicine Works

Hexide Mouth Wash is an antiseptic that binds strongly to the surface of teeth, inner cheeks and gums. It works by killing the harmful microorganisms that cause swollen gums, tartar, bad odour from mouth, and other mouth infections.

Expert Advice

• Use Hexide Mouth Wash after meals, it may affect the taste of foods and beverages. 
• For maximum effectiveness avoid rinsing mouth (with water or any other mouthwash), brushing teeth, eating or drinking for 30 minutes after using the Hexide Mouth Wash.
• Hexide Mouth Wash may cause permanent discolouration of some tooth fillings. To minimize discolouration, brush and floss daily, focussing on the areas which begin to discolour.
• Do not mix/dilute Hexide Mouth Wash with any other product.
• Avoid contact with eyes and ears. If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse well with water.
• Notify your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How does Hexide work?

Hexide belongs to a class of medication call antiseptic. It acts by killing as well as preventing bacterial growth. It kills bacteria by interacting with its cell surface

Q. Does it burn?

It is not generally known to burn. Please inform the doctor in case of any side effects

Q. Is Hexide an antibiotic/antifungal/cure acne/cause cancer/good for canker sores?

Hexide is not antibiotic/antifungal. It is not used for curing acne and it does not cause cancer. Canker sores (small and shallow ulcers of the mouth) if mild to moderate then can be controlled by using Hexide mouthwash

Q. Is Hexide safe?

Hexide is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor

Q. Is Hexide an over the counter or prescription only drug?

Hexide is an over the counter drug and not a prescription drug

Q. Is chlorhexidine gluconate whiten teeth/contain iodine/stain teeth?

Chlorhexidine gluconate is not used to whiten teeth. It does not contain iodine. It may stain the teeth slightly but this may be removed by brushing with a normal toothpaste

Q. Does Hexide mouthwash expire?

Hexide mouthwash has an expiry date. It should not be used beyond that date.Show moreShow less