What is the medication corsodyl used for?

Answer by  helen20 (354)

Corsodyl comes in the form of mouthwash, spray, and dental gel. It contains chlorhexidine, an antisepectic and disinfectant. Therefore, it is used to help treat and/or prevent certain oral infections such as thrush. It is also used to prevent dental plaque, gum disease, and gum inflammation due to denture irritation.

Answer by  skm (432)

Corsodyl is a mouthwash that has an active ingredient called chlorhexidine, which is an antiseptic and disenfectant agent. Corsodyl is used for gingivitis and infections of the mouth.

Answer by  ankelameris (36)

Corsodyl is the brand name for chlorhexidine and has an antiseptic function, it is effective on both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is often used in oral rinses that aim to fight and prevent gum disease

Answer by  quisqualis (1756)

Corsodyl is used to kill germs in the mouth. Its active ingredient is chlorhexidine, whose disinfectant uses include mouth rinses, skin cleanser, and topical disinfectant for wounds. It is added to some contact lens solutions in low concentrations. Corsodyl is available in the UK. Mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine require a prescription in the US.

Answer by  jennyanydots (294)

Corsodyl is an antiseptic and antibacterial mouthwash that is used to provide oral hygeine, particularly in cases where brushing the teeth is not possible or advisible. It prohibits the formation of dental plaque and is effective in the prevention of gingivitis.

Answer by  pambam (892)

Corsodyl is not a medication by itself, it is a mouthwash which contians chlorhexidine which is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent.