CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (PerioChip) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

What is the Trade Name for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE?

PerioChip

What are the Indications for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE PerioChip is indicated as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis. PerioChip may be used as a part of a periodontal maintenance program, which includes good oral hygiene and scaling and root planing.

 

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