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"   What is it used for?  Maintaining oral hygiene and preventing plaque build-up on the teeth, particularly in situations where toothbrushing is difficult to carry out (eg following oral surgery or in people with disabilities). Preventing and treating gum disease (gingivitis).  Mouth ulcers.  Oral thrush (candidasis). Minor throat infections. As a disinfectant to cleanse removable dentures.     How does it work? Eludril mouthwash contains two active ingredients, chlorhexidine gluconate and chlorbutanol hemihydrate. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent, which is active against various bacteria, viruses, bacterial spores and fungi. It kills the micro-organisms associated with various mouth and throat infections. These include the Candida albicans fungi that causes thrush infection in the mouth, and bacteria that may infect mouth ulcers. Chlorhexidine has also been shown to prevent the formation and build up of plaque on teeth, which helps prevent inflammation of the gums (gingivitis).  Chlorbutanol is also an antiseptic agent that kills bacteria and fungi. The combination of these two agents used as a mouthwash also provides a mechanical cleaning action in the mouth.   How do I use it?  Chlorhexidine is incompatible with certain ingredients of conventional toothpastes. For this reason, after using toothpaste to brush your teeth or dentures, you should wait for at least 30 minutes or rinse your mouth or dentures with water before you use this mouthwash. Alternatively use the mouthwash at a different time of day to when you brush your teeth.  To use as a mouthwash or gargle, 10-15ml of Eludril mouthwash should be put into the measuring cup provided. Dilute with lukewarm water to the upper line on the cup and use to rinse the mouth or gargle. This can be repeated two or three times a day.  To use as a disinfectant for dentures, Eludril mouthwash should be prepared as a dilution of one part mouthwash to three parts water. Clean the dentures as usual then leave them to soak in the mouthwash solution for one hour.     Warning!  Eludil mouthwash should be spat out, not swallowed (although accidental swallowing of a small amount is unlikely to cause harm).  Avoid getting the mouthwash in contact with the eyes and ears. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or ears, rinse them immediately with plenty of water.     Not to be used in  Children under six year of age. Eludil mouthwash contains sorbitol and should not be used by people with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.   This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.   Pregnancy and breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.  This mouthwash is not known to be harmful if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. .    Side effects Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.  Temporary disturbance in taste. Temporary burning sensation on the tongue. Temporary staining of the tongue, teeth or dentures. (This can usually be avoided by brushing your teeth or dentures, rinsing thoroughly with water and leaving a short time before using Eludril, and also not drinking tea, coffee or red wine for one hour after using Eludril.) Peeling of the skin inside the mouth. If this occurs you should get advice from your doctor. It may be possible to keep using the mouthwash if you use less of it (use only 10ml diluted with water to the top line of the cup provided). Swelling of the salivary glands. Stop using this mouthwash if you notice swelling or soreness of the inside of your cheeks.  The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine&amp;#039;s manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.   How can this medicine affect other medicines? It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while using this one, to make sure that the combination is safe.  This mouthwash is not known to affect other medicines.    Other medicines containing the same active ingredients There are currently no other mouthwashes available in the UK that contain both chlorhexidine gluconate and chlorbutanol hemihydrate as the active ingredients.  Last updated 01.02.2012 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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