Topical dosage for adults and children 3 years of age and older is a rinse used no more than 4 times daily. For children under 3 years of age, there is no recommended dosage except under the advice and supervision of a dentist or doctor.
Use only under health care practitioners supervision.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12% therapy should be initiated directly following a dental prophylaxis. Patients using Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12% 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 toothbrushing. Usual dosage is 1/2 fl oz (marked in cup) of undiluted Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%. Patients should be instructed to not rinse with water or other mouthwashes, brush teeth or eat immediately after using Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%. Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12% is not intended for ingestion and should be expectorated after rinsing.