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Using chlorhexidine with other medicines and herbal supplements - Brand names: Corsodyl, Covonia, Dermol, Germolene, Savlon

Cautions with other medicines

Chlorhexidine dental, sore throat and skin treatments are not known to cause problems if you take them at the same time as other medicines.

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Mixing chlorhexidine with herbal remedies and supplements

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines and herbal remedies are safe to take with chlorhexidine. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Important: Medicine safety

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.

Page last reviewed: 19 August 2024
Next review due: 19 August 2027