Hexiklin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hexiklin Benefits & Uses

Hexiklin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gingivitis

Hexiklin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Hexiklin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hexiklin is used -

Moderate

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Edema

Mild

Discolouration Of Teeth
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Sinus inflammation

Common

Dyspepsia
Pharyngitis

Hexiklin Related Warnings

Is the use of Hexiklin safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Hexiklin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Hexiklin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hexiklin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hexiklin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hexiklin on the Kidneys?

Hexiklin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Hexiklin on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Hexiklin on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Hexiklin on the Heart?

Hexiklin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hexiklin with Other Drugs

Hexiklin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Disulfiram

Hexiklin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hexiklin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Infections
Skin Disorders and Diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Hexiklin

Is this Hexiklin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Hexiklin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Hexiklin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Hexiklin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Hexiklin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Hexiklin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hexiklin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Hexiklin with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hexiklin

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Hexiklin at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Hexiklin

Question about 6 years ago

How does Hexiklin work?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Hexiklin contains chlorhexidine gluconate which works by killing the harmful microorganism and germ which spread the infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Hexiklin cause dry mouth?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Hexiklin does not cause dry mouth. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug for treating gum infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Hexiklin cause mouth ulcer?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Hexiklin does cause mouth ulcer. In fact, it helps in relieving the mouth ulcer by reducing inflammation due to infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Hexiklin safe to use?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Hexiklin is safe to use, if it is used in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as taste change and staining teeth. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Hexiklin kill yeast?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Hexiklin kill the yeast. Yeast infection is caused by a fungus, it has been reported that Hexiklin is effective against the fungal infection. Hexiklin kill by fungi by interfering its integrity of cell wall and cell membrane causing death.