Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Protect from direct sunlight

If you accidentally swallow it, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Continue treatment as usual according to the instructions.

It is not intended for swallowing and should be expectorated after rinsing. Advised not to rinse with water or other mouthwashes, brush teeth or eat immediately after using Orahex DG. Do not use after the expiry date.

Possible side effects include:

  1. Allergic reactions
  2. Staining of teeth (less as compared to plain Chlorhexidine oral rinses)* and other oral surfaces. This is not permanent and may be prevented by brushing daily and in some cases scaling and polishing may be reuired
  3. Increase in tartar formation
  4. Alteration in taste perception.

*- Van Swaaij BWM, van der Weijden GAF, Bakker EWP, Graziani F, Slot DE. Does chlorhexidine mouthwash, with an anti-discoloration system, reduce tooth surface discoloration without losing its efficacy? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dent Hyg. 2020 Feb;18(1):27-43. doi: 10.1111/idh.12402. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31054209; PMCID: PMC7003798.

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