Chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex) mouthwash can prevent thrush in people who are taking medications that impair the body's natural defense (immune) system. It has been recommended as a mouth rinse to prevent thrush in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Chlorhexidine can cause staining of the teeth and the inside of the mouth, especially the tongue.
Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | March 10, 2008 |
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 03/10/2008
