Chlorhexidine topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Brand names: Hibiclens, Peridex, Betasept, Periogard, Dyna-Hex, Bactoshield, Spectrum-4, Tegaderm CHG Dressing, Hibistat, ChloraPrep One-Step, Acclean, Biopatch, Exidine, Scrub Care Exidine, Paroex, Calgon Vesta, Chlorostat, Chlorostat 4, Hibistat Towelette, PerioChip, CliniClean, Sky Oral Rinse, Denti-Rinse Scrub Care …show all brand names
Chlorhexidine topical has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 62 reviews on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 38% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Chlorhexidine topical
- Ophelia
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 11, 2019
Periogard (chlorhexidine) for Gingivitis "Unfortunately after three uses I realized I wasn’t tasting my dinner. I am not willing to give up my sense of taste and will seek an alternative solution."
- Anonymous
- September 13, 2013
Periogard (chlorhexidine) for Mucositis "I was getting sores in my mouth (bad ones). The Periogard worked quick and I use it twice a day. If I forget, my tongue gets sore and I RINSE immediately! It is the most fabulous thing I have found."
- Ava
- November 2, 2018
For Periodontitis "After using it only twice I've been unable to taste anything for the last 10 hours! Plus my tongue feels like its been sandpapered. Not worth it."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 9, 2020
Hibiclens (chlorhexidine) for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "I have been using Hibiclens for over a year for a skin condition & I find that it can cause skin irritations (rash, itchiness, dry skin, peeling or blistering of skin."
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- Lpano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2020
For Periodontitis "Unfortunately I am having the worst side effects with this rinse. Trouble breathing is the big one. Needless to say, I will not be continuing with this product "
- Pusa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 23, 2021
Hibiclens (chlorhexidine) for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "Was recommended to use pre-operation. Tried it once and immediately reacted to it. Hard to breath and tight chest."
- Lizzy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 6, 2020
Hibiclens (chlorhexidine) for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "I used to work for a Dermatologists, and he would always use Hibiclens if our patients were allergic to Iodine for minor surgeries. Love the stuff."
- Floss
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 25, 2019
For Mucositis "All these mouthwashes give me painful mouth ulcers"
- Lacey
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 16, 2022
Hibiclens (chlorhexidine) for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "I was given hibiclens in the hospital and at home after a skin infection. It gave me a serious burn on my legs."
- FrankS
- April 8, 2017
For Gingivitis "I used the after getting grafts on my front lower gums from the roof of my mouth."
- TLG
- February 11, 2024
For Periodontitis "Just started, so can't say much beyond it doesn't taste awful, and it feels great! My dentist assured me the hygienist can buff the brown off easily. Did I mention it feels good?"
- Hives...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2018
Bactoshield (chlorhexidine) for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "Severe hives over all part of body treated, lasting three weeks after application with only one application."
- Perio...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 6, 2021
For Periodontitis "Was told to use PerioGuard 0.12% by my hygienist. Never advised of the possible side effects or dangers!!!! NOT COOL AT ALL! IM ANNOYED TO SAY THE LEAST...."
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For Gingivitis "I have had bad breath for 3 years now. I've tried mouth washes and brushing 4 or more times a day. I've been using this product for 2 days and my breath is smelling better."