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Chlorhexidine (Periogard): Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Status:
Prescription (Rx)
Strength:
1.2 mg/mL
Brand names:
Active ingredient:

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · About this document

Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Chlorhexidine

INGREDIENTS: 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate in a base containing water, 11.6% alcohol, glycerin, PEG-40 sorbitan diisostearate, flavor, sodium saccharin, and FD&C Blue No. 1.

STORE at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP controlled room temperature].

Manufactured for:

Sage Products LLC

Cary, IL 60013

1-800-323-2220

Revised: October, 2018

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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · Application number: ANDA 077789 · View the label on DailyMed

Revision date stated in the text: October 2018

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Drug information for Chlorhexidine

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 1.2 mg/mL
Dosage form Liquid
Route Buccal
Marketing status listed in the FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) PHARMOBEDIENT
FDA approval ANDA 077789Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) – generic drug Approved June 18, 2009
Therapeutic equivalence (TE) code ATCodes starting with A mean the FDA rates the drug therapeutically equivalent to its reference drug (Orange Book).
Manufacturers 12 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Packages (NDC)
Package
1.2 mg/mL – 15 ml in 1 bottle NDC 53462-003-15

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.