Chlorhexidine Gluconate FAQs
How much does Chlorhexidine Gluconate cost without insurance?
On average, 473, 473ML of 0.12% Bottle of Chlorhexidine Gluconate costs $29.60. If you're paying cash for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, you can purchase Chlorhexidine Gluconate for $3.60 for 473, 473ml of 0.12% Bottle with a SingleCare discount card.
How much does Chlorhexidine Gluconate cost with insurance?
Check with your pharmacist to figure out your copay cost of Chlorhexidine Gluconate under your insurance plan. With a SingleCare discount card, Chlorhexidine Gluconate costs $3.60 for 473, 473ml of 0.12% Bottle. To get the best price on Chlorhexidine Gluconate, compare your insurance copay to SingleCare’s discount.
Does Medicare cover Chlorhexidine Gluconate and how much does it cost?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is available in many formats (topical solution, cleanser, spray, towelettes, mouthwash) and many different brands. Medicare drug plans may or may not cover Chlorhexidine Gluconate depending on the format, prescription, and brand. SingleCare is an excellent savings option because it offers coupons for both Chlorhexidine Gluconate and many of its brand-name versions. Your cost for Chlorhexidine Gluconate is only $3.60 for 473, 473ml of 0.12% Bottle with a SingleCare Chlorhexidine Gluconate coupon.
What is the brand name of Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a generic antiseptic that is available over-the-counter and by prescription. It is widely used in over-the-counter skin cleansers, such as Hibiclens and Hibistat Towelettes (Molnlycke Healthcare), prescription wound cleansers, such as DynaHex (Xttrium), or, most commonly, prescription mouthwashes to treat gingivitis and sold under the brand names Periogard (Colgate), GUM Paroex (Atlantic Biologicals), and Peridex (3M). There are generic alternatives in all these formats. A SingleCare discount card will save you on Chlorhexidine Gluconate at local pharmacies near you, such as Target or Walmart.
What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a generic topical antiseptic widely used in a variety of formats and applications. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a powerful antiseptic agent that kills most bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
The most common use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate is to sterilize the surface of the skin. Chlorhexidine Gluconate skin cleanser is available both over-the-counter and by prescription. It is the most common active ingredient in the hand soaps surgeons use to wash their hands before surgery or the antiseptic washes used to prepare patients for surgery. It is commonly prescribed to patients as a wash for surgical wounds during recovery.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is also often used in clinical settings or with a prescription to prevent infection in wounds or burns.
Most people will encounter prescription Chlorhexidine Gluconate as a mouthwash to treat gingivitis, a bacterial infection of the gums.
What are the side effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
While not a complete list, the most common side effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate will depend on how it's applied to the body. Used as a cleanser, the most common side effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate will be site reactions, such as irritation, redness, or an allergic reaction. Taken as a mouthwash, Chlorhexidine Gluconate may cause staining of the teeth, an increase in tartar, changes in taste, irritation, and site reactions. Some patients have experienced swelling of the salivary glands with Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash.
Allergic reactions are rare but potentially severe and include anaphylaxis, a dangerous and potentially fatal drop in blood pressure. Consult with your physician about any adverse side effects caused by this medication.