Corsodyl Mouthwash Mint

What is Corsodyl Mouthwash and what is it used for?

Corsodyl mouthwash mint is a specially designed treatment for oral ailments such as mouth ulcers, oral thrush and gum disease, helping to promote good all-around oral hygiene. Because of its minty flavour, Corsodyl Mouthwash will leave your mouth feeling refreshed and revitalized.

How can Corsodyl Mouthwash Mint help?

• Protects the teeth against the build-up plaque.
• Fights gum disease (gingivitis).
• Improves the healing rate of gums after oral surgery.
• Helps to treat mouth ulcers and oral thrush.
• Decreases gum inflammation due to irritation.

Like Corsodyl dental gel, Corsodyl mouthwash contains chlorhexidine as its active ingredient. Chlorhexidine acts as both a disinfectant and an antiseptic, helping to promote better oral hygiene.

How does Corsodyl Mouthwash work?

Alternatives to Corsodyl Mouthwash

It is important to use Corsodyl Mouthwash as part of your daily dental care regime. Corsodyl should not be used as a replacement for thorough twice-daily brushing.

If you are suffering from oral pain caused by mouth ulcers or dental surgery, using a treatment designed specifically to provide pain relief such as Difflam oral rinse may be used independently or in conjunction with Corsodyl Mouthwash.

Sources

• Corsodyl Mouthwash, Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/e...

Corsodyl Mouthwash warnings

• Do not use Corsodyl mint if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients.
• Do not give to children under the age of 12 unless you have spoken to your dentist.
• Only use Corsodyl mouthwash in your mouth. If you accidentally get any mouthwash in your eyes or ears, rinse immediately.

Always read the packaging and accompanying Patient Information Leaflet. If you have any doubts, consult with your doctor or dentist before using any product.

How to use Corsodyl Mouthwash

1. Brush your teeth as normally and then thoroughly rinse your mouth with water.
2. Use approximately 10ml of Corsodyl mouthwash and rinse your mouth for about 1 minute.
3. This should be done twice a day.

For gum disease, use Corsodyl treatment for up to 30 days.

For oral thrush and mouth ulcers, keep using Corsodyl mouthwash for at least 2 days after symptoms have disappeared.

For denture soars, soak your dentures in Corsodyl mouthwash for at least 15 minutes, twice a day.

Corsodyl Mouthwash ingredients

Corsodyl mouthwash contains one active ingredient: Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v.

Corsodyl mouthwash also contains some inactive ingredients: Ethanol 7% w/v ,Macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, Sorbitol, Peppermint oil, Water.

Corsodyl Mouthwash side effects

There are some potential side effects associated with using Corsodyl mouthwash, including:

• Prolonged tongue stinging (although this will usually disappear after treatment has been stopped).
• Teeth staining can occur although it can easily be removed by brushing or a scale and polish.
• A burning sensation when using Corsodyl mouthwash (this will usually dissipate after continued use).
• Peeling skin on the inside of the mouth (this can be avoided by diluting your mouthwash).

If you have any worries or concerns then always speak with a certified health care professional.