FDA label
What is chlorhexidine gluconate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of chlorhexidine gluconate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse, 0.12% is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing.”
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate, rinse
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma (ANDA074522). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse, 0.12% is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing.
Source: DailyMed label, set id d3c2d8a7-bad5-410f-af83-e78a45e4b93f, version 12, effective August 25, 2026. NDC 0121-0893, one of 29 listings for this product.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate, liquid
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. (ANDA074291). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing. Chlorhexidine gluconate has not been tested among patients with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). For patients having coexisting gingivitis and periodontitis, see PRECAUTIONS.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 1039435d-e249-4c25-9b26-deb8e0314a37, version 1, effective September 1, 2026. NDC 64980-747, one of 9 listings for this product.
Questions
What is chlorhexidine gluconate used for?
The FDA label says: “Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse, 0.12% is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing.”
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.