Chlorhexidine gluconate side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
mouth ulcers; or
swelling of your salivary glands (underneath your jaws).
Common side effects may include:

mouth irritation;
dry mouth;
unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; or
decreased taste sensation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Chlorhexidine gluconate dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Gingivitis:

15 mL twice daily after brushing. Oral rinse should be retained for 30 seconds then expectorated after rinsing.

Usual Adult Dose for Mucositis:

15 mL twice daily after brushing. Oral rinse should be retained for 30 seconds then expectorated after rinsing.

Usual Adult Dose for Periodontitis:

Initial: One 2.5 mg chip inserted into a periodontal pocket with probing pocket depth greater than or equal to 5 mm, up to 8 chips in one visit.

Maintenance: Administration is recommended once every 3 months in pockets with remaining probing depth greater than or equal to 5 mm.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gingivitis:

The safety and efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate has not been established in patients less than 18 years old. However, the use of chlorhexidine gluconate may be appropriate in some situations.

15 mL twice daily after brushing. Oral rinse should be retained for 30 seconds then expectorated after rinsing.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Mucositis:

The safety and efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate has not been established in patients less than 18 years old. However, the use of chlorhexidine gluconate may be appropriate in some situations.

15 mL twice daily after brushing. Oral rinse should be retained for 30 seconds then expectorated after rinsing.