Chlorhexidine (Peridex) is an antiseptic mouthwash. It kills germs by destroying their protective coverings, which helps prevent plaque and treat gingivitis.
Joshua Murdock, PharmD is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and is licensed in Colorado and Rhode Island.
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