CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12% ORAL RINSE, USP 0.12 %
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE : 0.12 % · DIN 02432579 · XTTRIUM LABORATORIES INC.
Health Canada status: APPROVED
What is CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12% ORAL RINSE, USP?
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12% ORAL RINSE, USP 0.12 % contains CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE : 0.12 %. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02432579, held by XTTRIUM LABORATORIES INC., supplied as LIQUID ; MOUTHWASH/GARGLE for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as approved, status dated 10-Oct-2014. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12% ORAL RINSE, USP used for?
Treatment of moderate to severe gingivitis, and management of associated gingival bleeding and inflammation between dental visits.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02432579 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.12% ORAL RINSE, USP |
| Generic / active ingredient | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE : 0.12 % |
| Manufacturer | XTTRIUM LABORATORIES INC. |
| Strength | 0.12 % |
| Dosage form | LIQUID ; MOUTHWASH/GARGLE |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | A01AB03 CHLORHEXIDINE |
| AHFS class | 52:04.92 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | APPROVED |
| Status date | 10-Oct-2014 |
How is it administered?
Twice daily oral rinsing for 30 seconds (15 mL undiluted) after toothbrushing. Expectorate after rinsing. Avoid eating/drinking for 30 minutes after use.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Preserve in tight containers, protected from light, at controlled room temperature (15°C to 30°C).
How is it supplied?
1-oz (15 mL) and 16-oz (473 mL) amber plastic bottles with child-resistant dispensing closures.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate or other formula ingredients.
Warnings and precautions
May cause staining of teeth/restorations and taste alteration. Not for periodontitis treatment. Rare cases of permanent taste alteration or restoration replacement reported.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code A01AB03 CHLORHEXIDINE. 8 of 19 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO-CHLORHEXIDINE | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | EURO-PHARM INTERNATIONAL CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02462842 |
| ORO CLEAR | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | GERMIPHENE CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02291096 |
| ORO-CLENSE | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | GERMIPHENE CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02209055 |
| PERIDEX ORAL RINSE | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | 3M HEALTHCARE CANADA COMPANY LIMITED | MARKETED | DIN 02237452 |
| PERIOGARD ALCOHOL FREE | 0.12 % | SOLUTION | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02405091 |
| PMS-CHLORHEXIDINE | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | PHARMASCIENCE INC | MARKETED | DIN 02240433 |
| PMS-CHLORHEXIDINE WITHOUT ALCOHOL | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | PHARMASCIENCE INC | MARKETED | DIN 02493160 |
| PREVORA STAGE 1 | 10 % | SOLUTION ; KIT | CHX TECHNOLOGIES INC | MARKETED | DIN 02046245 |
| CHLORHEXIDINE | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | BAJAJ MEDICAL, LLC | CANCELLED (UNRETURNED ANNUAL) | DIN 02242329 |
| CHLORHEXIDINE ALCOHOL FREE | 0.12 % | MOUTHWASH | EURO-PHARM INTERNATIONAL CANADA INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02463032 |
Who else supplies CHLORHEXIDINE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. CHLORHEXIDINE appears in 132 registered pack listings across 6 markets, published on 5 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
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Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.