Are there any side effects after long-term use of gargle?
In the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, doctors often prescribe various types of gargles to patients. How to use gargles correctly?
Is it the same as the mouthwash that we bought ourselves on the market?
Are there any side effects after long-term use of mouthwash?
Today, I have sorted out some usage methods and precautions for different mouthwashes.
What is gargle?
Gargle is a liquid preparation that exerts a local therapeutic effect through oral mucosal administration. It is generally an aqueous solution of medicine, and may also contain a small amount of glycerin and ethanol.
An appropriate amount of coloring agent is often added to the gargle, suggesting that it is used for gargle.
What exactly does gargle do?
Gargle is generally used as an auxiliary treatment for oral inflammation such as periodontitis, gingivitis, and oral ulcers.
Is there any difference between the gargle prescribed in the hospital and the mouthwash in the supermarket?
There is a difference.
The gargle prescribed by the hospital generally contains anti-inflammatory and sterilizing ingredients, which can be used for the auxiliary treatment of oral inflammation.
Because it contains pharmaceutical ingredients, long-term use may make the oral flora imbalance and cause other oral diseases, so it cannot be used for a long time. The method of use and dosage must be strictly in accordance with the instructions.
The main ingredients of mouthwash in the supermarket are alcohol, essence, surfactant, fluoride, etc., which can temporarily reduce the bacteria in the oral cavity. It can be used as daily oral health care, but it cannot be used for disease treatment. There is no special usage and dosage. Strict requirements.
Do I need to dilute the gargle with water before using it?
According to different types of mouthwash, the usage method is different. For example, compound chlorhexidine gargle, Xipayi gum solution, cetylpyridinium chloride gargle, Kangfuxin solution, etc. can be gargle directly without dilution.
However, mouthwashes with relatively high drug concentration, such as concentrated tinidazole gargle, 1% povidone-iodine solution, compound borax gargle, etc., need to be diluted according to the corresponding ratio on the instruction manual before gargle, otherwise it will be It will cause damage to the oral mucosa due to the high concentration of the drug.
How long should the gargle be in the mouth?
For different types of gargle, the gargle time in the mouth ranges from a few seconds to a few minutes. The specific time is recommended to read the instructions carefully before using it.
Can the gargle be swallowed?
Most gargles contain antiseptic and antiseptic ingredients, and should not be swallowed or swallowed during gargle, otherwise it will cause local tissue corrosion after absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
However, some gargles, such as Xipayi Guing Liquid can be swallowed, while Kangfuxin Liquid can be taken orally.
Whether it can be swallowed, please be sure to follow the drug instructions or the relevant contents of the doctor's prescription.
Do I need to rinse my mouth with water after using the gargle?
In order to maintain the drug concentration in the oral cavity, it is recommended to use the mouthwash after cleaning the oral cavity, and you do not need to rinse your mouth with water after use, and you cannot eat or drink immediately, otherwise it will affect the therapeutic effect of the gargle.
The doctor prescribed two gargles at the same time. Can they be used together?
Generally speaking, during the use of a gargle, if you need to use other oral gargles, there should be a certain interval of time.
For example, during the use of compound chlorhexidine gargle or compound borax gargle, other gargles should be used at least 2 hours apart, otherwise interactions between the drugs may occur.
Can all people use gargles?
no.
For example, concentrated tinidazole gargle is forbidden for pregnant women and breastfeeding women, and the dose for children is halved.
Povidone-iodine gargle is not suitable for children under 6 years old, and pregnant women may affect the thyroid function of newborns, so pregnant women should not use it.
The compound borax gargle is forbidden for newborns and infants, and should be used with caution in the elderly, children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
Kangfuxinye is forbidden for pregnant women and asthma patients.
Pharmacist reminds: Before using gargle, you must read the instructions or the relevant contents of the doctor's prescription carefully. Consultation with the pharmacist is also a good choice.
Text/Li Mengjia (Beijing Stomatological Hospital)