Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL Rinse, 473 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Chlorhexidine is used to treat gingivitis (redness and swelling of the gums). Chlorhexidine is in a class of medications called anti-infectant agents. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth.
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A synthetic emulsifier made from polyethylene glycol and sorbitan, combined with fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and spreadability of topical and oral medicines.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.0247 | $0.02 / 1 bottle |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 16571-0128-48 | Rising | 473 ml | $0.007 | AT | Availability likely | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00116-2001-04 | Xttrium | 118 ml | $0.017 | AT | Availability likely | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 [iU]/mL 00116-0003-15 | Xttrium | 15 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00116-0175-16 | Xttrium | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00116-0301-15 | Xttrium | 15 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00116-0800-16 | Xttrium | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 00116-4075-01 | Xttrium | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00116-6000-04 | Xttrium | 118 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 00116-6720-04 | Xttrium | 118 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00121-0893-00 | PAI | 10 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Periogard Alcohol Free 1.2 mg/mL 00126-0272-16 | Colgate | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Periogard Alcohol Free 1.2 mg/mL 00126-0282-16 | Colgate | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00374-5080-01 | Lyne | 15 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 00404-4075-01 | Henry | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00904-7035-80 | Major | 1500 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Periogard Alcohol Free 1.2 mg/mL 17856-0272-01 | ATLANTIC | 72 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 17856-2001-03 | Atlantic | 10 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 17856-2002-03 | ATLANTIC | 15 ml | — | AT | Discontinued | — |
| Peridex 1.2 mg/mL 48878-0620-01 | Solventum | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mLthis 50090-0722-00 | A-S | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 53329-0301-24 | Medline | 15 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 53462-0003-15 | Sage | 15 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| DASH Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 55154-1980-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| DASH Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 55154-1981-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Major Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 55154-3573-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Major Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 55154-3574-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 59883-0175-16 | Den-mat | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 60687-0714-16 | American | 10 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 0.12% Oral Rinse Solution 1.2 mg/mL 61037-0469-02 | Bajaj | 118 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 62135-0649-41 | Chartwell | 120 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 62135-0650-24 | Chartwell | 10 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 63187-0685-16 | Proficient | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Sky Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 63739-0052-57 | McKesson | 600 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| NUPRO Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 65222-0800-16 | Dentsply | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 66467-2560-01 | Darby | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 66689-0106-50 | VistaPharm, | 50 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 66975-0600-04 | Benco | 118 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| CleanCare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 67239-0225-00 | Safco | 118 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 68071-1837-06 | NuCare | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 68071-3630-06 | NuCare | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 68788-9546-04 | Preferred | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 68999-0650-24 | Chartwell | 10 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| DASH Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 69339-0138-15 | Natco | 15 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 70518-4494-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 0.12% Oral Rinse Solution 1.2 mg/mL 73141-0512-50 | A2A | 100 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse 1.2 mg/mL 73614-0203-01 | Brisk | 118 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 0.12% Oral Rinse Solution 1.2 mg/mL 81033-0512-50 | Kesin | 100 cups | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1.2 mg/mL 00121-1786-16 | PAI | 473 ml | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 50090-0722-00 You're viewing this | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (50090-0722-0) | 2014-11-28 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATION Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing. Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse has not been tested among patients with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). For patients having coexisting gingivitis and periodontitis, see PRECAUTIONS .
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis. Patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse should be reevaluated and given a thorough prophylaxis at intervals no longer than six months. Recommended use is twice daily oral rinsing for 30 seconds, morning and evening after tooth brushing.
Usual dosage is 15 ml (marked in cap) of undiluted chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. Patients should be instructed to not rinse with water, or other mouthwashes, brush teeth, or eat immediately after using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is not intended for ingestion and should be expectorated after rinsing.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse should not be used by persons who are known to be hypersensitive to chlorhexidine gluconate or other formula ingredients.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS The effect of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse on periodontitis has not been determined. An increase in supragingival calculus was noted in clinical testing in chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse users compared with control users. It is not known if chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse use results in an increase in subgingival calculus.
Calculus deposits should be removed by a dental prophylaxis at intervals not greater than six months. Anaphylaxis, as well serious allergic reactions, have been reported during postmarketing use with dental products containing chlorhexidine. SEE CONTRAINDICATIONS .
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinses are; 1) an increase in staining of teeth and other oral surfaces; 2) an increase in calculus formation; and 3) an alteration in taste perception; see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS . Oral irritation and local allergy-type symptoms have been spontaneously reported as side effects associated with the use of chlorhexidine gluconate rinse. The following oral mucosal side effects were reported during placebo-controlled adult clinical trials: aphthous ulcer, grossly obvious gingivitis, trauma, ulceration, erythema, desquamation, coated tongue, keratinization, geographic tongue, mucocele, and short frenum.
Each occurred at a frequency of less than 1%. Among post marketing reports, the most frequently reported oral mucosal symptoms associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse are stomatitis, gingivitis, glossitis, ulcer, dry mouth, hypesthesia, glossal edema, and paresthesia. Minor irritation and superficial desquamation of the oral mucosa have been noted in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse.
There have been cases of parotid gland swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) reported in patients using chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at chlorhexidine gluconate doses up to 300 mg/kg/day and 40 mg/kg/day, respectively, and have not revealed evidence of harm to the fetus. However, adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have not been done. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use Clinical effectiveness and safety of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse have not been established in children under the age of 18.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE Ingestion of 1 or 2 ounces of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse by a small child (~10 kg body weight) might result in gastric distress, including nausea, or signs of alcohol intoxication. Medical attention should be sought if more than 4 ounces of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is ingested by a small child or if signs of alcohol intoxication develop.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse provides antimicrobial activity during oral rinsing. The clinical significance of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse’s antimicrobial activities is not clear. Microbiological sampling of plaque has shown a general reduction of counts of certain assayed bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic, ranging from 54–97% through six-months use.
Use of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse in a six-month clinical study did not result in any significant changes in bacterial resistance, overgrowth of potentially opportunistic organisms or other adverse changes in the oral microbial ecosystem. Three months after chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse use was discontinued, the number of bacteria in plaque had returned to baseline levels and resistance of plaque bacteria to chlorhexidine gluconate was equal to that at baseline. Pharmacokinetics: Pharmacokinetic studies with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse indicate approximately 30% of the active ingredient, chlorhexidine gluconate, is retained in the oral cavity following rinsing.
This retained drug is slowly released into the oral fluids. Studies conducted on human subjects and animals demonstrate chlorhexidine gluconate is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The mean plasma level of chlorhexidine gluconate reached a peak of 0 .
206 mcg/g in humans 30 minutes after they ingested a 300-mg dose of the drug. Detectable levels of chlorhexidine gluconate were not present in the plasma of these subjects 12 hours after the compound was administered. Excretion of chlorhexidine gluconate occurred primarily through the feces (~90%).
Less than 1% of the chlorhexidine gluconate ingested by these subjects was excreted in the urine.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-0722 NDC: 50090-0722-0 473 mL in a BOTTLE
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an oral rinse containing (1,1'-hexamethylene bis [5-(p-chlorophenyl) biguanide]di-D-gluconate) in a base containing water, 11 . 6% alcohol, glycerin, PEG-40 sorbitan diisostearate, flavor, sodium saccharin, and FD&C Blue No.1. Chlorhexidine gluconate product is a near neutral solution (pH range 5-7).
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a salt of chlorhexidine and gluconic acid. Its chemical structure is: XT logo.jpg 1