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Medicines chlorhexidine gluconateQuestion & answer

chlorhexidine gluconate · Medicine question

Can it be used inside the mouth?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. This cream is for external skin use and must not be used in the mouth or other body cavities.

Sources for this answer

Acriflex 0.25% w/w Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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