1 May 2026Drugs for external use and antiseptics
Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash
Chlorhexidine mouthwash guidance for antisepsis of noma mouth ulcers, with local-application instructions and key precautions.
This guide page is for structured reference only and does not replace a clinician, pharmacist, or emergency review. Dose choice, route choice, interactions, and safety decisions still need professional judgment.
Therapeutic action
Antiseptic.
Indications
Antisepsis of noma mouth ulcers.
Forms and strengths
0.2% mouthwash solution of chlorhexidine digluconate, ready to use.
Dose
Child: one application 4 to 6 times daily to oral mucosa, using a clean gauze swab wrapped around a tongue depressor.
Duration
According to clinical response.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- Do not swallow.
- Do not bring into contact with eyes (risk of corneal damage) or middle ear (risk of deafness if ear drum is perforated).
- May cause reversible brown discoloration of the tongue and teeth, taste disturbances, and rarely allergic reactions.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
This page reproduces the structured reference information for this batch while leaving out the Storage and Remarks sections.
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