Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Corsodyl Gel

Corsodyl Gel

Generic nameChlorhexidine digluconate
Drug classAntiseptic/antibacterial agent
FormsOromucosal gel

Corsodyl 1% w/w Dental Gel is a medicine containing the antibacterial ingredient chlorhexidine digluconate. It is used to treat gum problems and other mouth infections directly where they occur.

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