Peridex

Peridex is a brand name of chlorhexidine topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

PERIDEX (chlorhexidine gluconate - solution; dental)

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  Manufacturer: 3M
  
  Approval date: August 13, 1986
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Peridex been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Peridex:

chlorhexidine gluconate solution; dental

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  Manufacturer: HI TECH PHARMA
  
  Approval date: May 7, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: JOHN O BUTLER CO
  
  Approval date: November 29, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: LYNE
  
  Approval date: December 28, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: NOVEX
  
  Approval date: November 14, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: December 15, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: March 3, 2004
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: XTTRIUM
  
  Approval date: June 18, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]

PERIOGARD (chlorhexidine gluconate solution; dental)

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  Manufacturer: COLGATE
  
  Approval date: January 14, 1994
  
  Strength(s): 0.12% ^[AT]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Peridex. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Peridex.

See also...

• Peridex Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Peridex oral rinse Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Peridex Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Chlorhexidine Liquid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Chlorhexidine Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Chlorhexidine topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Biopatch w/Chlorhexidine Gluconate Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Operand Chg Surgical Scrub Brush Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Operand Closed Loop Chg Scrub Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Stanhexidine Solution Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Stanley Chlorhexidine Tinted Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Stanley Chlorhexidine Untinted Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Chlorhexidine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Chlorhexidine Periodontal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Chlorhexidine Topical application Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Chlorhexidine Gluconate eent AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Chlorhexidine Gluconate topical AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)