Topical antiseptic mouthwash
Hexetidine
Brand names: Oraldene
Adult dose
Dose: Rinse 15mL undiluted BD–TDS; do not swallow
Route: Oral rinse
Frequency: BD-TDS
Clinical pearls
- Adjunct for minor mouth/throat infections, after dental surgery
Contraindications
- Children <6 (risk of swallowing)
Side effects
- Local irritation
- Taste disturbance
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/hexetidine/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.