A plant used in traditional Indian medicine may also benefit orthodontic and dental patients. A new study found that neem mouthwash rivaled chlorhexidine at reducing three oral health indicators for ...

A chemical used in mouthwash may be contributing to the rise of a superbug that is resistant to antibiotics, and can cause meningitis and pneumonia. Chlorhexidine is the active ingredient in a number ...

Using mouthwash is a ‘disaster’ for health, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, scientists are warning. Swilling kills off ‘good’ bacteria that help blood vessels relax – so increasing ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that products containing chlorhexidine gluconate can cause rare but serious allergic reactions. Reports of severe reactions have increased over the last ...

Chlorhexidine gluconate is typically found in over-the-counter anti-septic products Chlorhexidine gluconate is typically found in over-the-counter anti-septic products The U.S. Food and Drug ...