Rinse throat with chlorhexidine - how to breed?

Among the many antiseptic solutions for the treatment of pharyngeal mucosa in various inflammations of the tonsils, the most is the bigluconate of chlorhexidine. It is effective, does not have an unpleasant taste and does not cause burning, like other similar remedies, and it costs cheap. But it is important to gargle correctly with Chlorhexidine - how to plant a drug and whether it is necessary to do it, for how many days it is not known to all patients of the otolaryngologist. Due to violations of the rules for the use of the solution, the effectiveness of therapy may decrease.

How to gargle properly with Chlorhexidine?

The classical way of using this means:

  1. Rinse mouth and pharynx with clean warm water.
  2. For 30-60 seconds rinse the throat with undiluted 0.05% solution of bigluconate chlorhexidine.
  3. Do not eat or drink 1,5-2 hours.

A drug with a content of more than 0.1% active substance is not recommended, it can cause side effects (allergic reaction, dryness in the mouth, discoloration of tooth enamel and taste sensations). If there is only a highly concentrated drug, mix it with clean water to obtain a solution with the recommended concentration.

How to grow Chlorhexidine for gargling with angina?

Bigluconate chlorhexidine with an active ingredient content of 0.05% does not need to be diluted. Its use in its pure form is absolutely safe and painless.

In the presence of a more concentrated solution, 0.1%, it is recommended to dilute the drug with boiled or drinking water without gas in a ratio of 1: 2. Thus, the preparation with the required content of bigluconate chlorhexidine will be obtained.

The method of using the medicament for angina corresponds to the above rinsing procedure. After it, you can additionally treat the tonsils with another antiseptic by means of a cotton swab.

How often can I rinse my throat with Chlorhexidine?

For the treatment of uncomplicated infections, otolaryngologists prescribe rinses twice a day, it is convenient to do them after breakfast and dinner.

If there is pus in the tonsils, there is a lot of inflammation and irritation, 3-4 times you can rinse your throat more often, up to 4 times a day. It is important to continue to observe a break between the procedures and eating, not less than 1.5 hours.

Duration of treatment Chlorhexidine is from 7 to 15 days, depending on the speed of recovery.