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Medicines hexetidineQuestion & answer

hexetidine · Medicine question

Which allergies make Oraldene (hexetidine) unsuitable for use?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Oraldene (hexetidine) is unsuitable for anyone allergic to hexetidine or any of its excipients listed in section 6.1 of its product information.

Sources for this answer

OraldeneMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 7Document updated 23 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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