Chlorhexidine gluconate is sometimes prescribed as an oral rinse to manage dental plaque ... as an oral chip inserted between the gums and teeth. Chlorhexidine is also used in some medical ...

Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12%; contains alcohol 11.6% ... Peridex provides antimicrobial activity during oral rinsing. The clinical significance of its antimicrobial activities is not clear.