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    Bactidol is an oral antiseptic containing hexetidine used to relieve minor sore throats and improve oral hygiene by reducing bacteria. It works by quickly reducing bacteria and fungi in the mouth to relieve soreness and then adhering to areas for long-lasting protection. Patients should hold 1/2 mouthful in their mouth and swish for 30 seconds twice daily without swallowing, and it should not be used by children under 6 or those with oral lesions or ulcerations.

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    Bactidol is an oral antiseptic containing hexetidine used to relieve minor sore throats and improve oral hygiene by reducing bacteria. It works by quickly reducing bacteria and fungi in the mouth to relieve soreness and then adhering to areas for long-lasting protection. Patients should hold 1/2 mouthful in their mouth and swish for 30 seconds twice daily without swallowing, and it should not be used by children under 6 or those with oral lesions or ulcerations.

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    Bactidol is an oral antiseptic containing hexetidine used to relieve minor sore throats and improve oral hygiene by reducing bacteria. It works by quickly reducing bacteria and fungi in the mouth to relieve soreness and then adhering to areas for long-lasting protection. Patients should hold 1/2 mouthful in their mouth and swish for 30 seconds twice daily without swallowing, and it should not be used by children under 6 or those with oral lesions or ulcerations.

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    BActidol

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    Bactidol is an oral antiseptic containing hexetidine used to relieve minor sore throats and improve oral hygiene by reducing bacteria. It works by quickly reducing bacteria and fungi in the mouth to relieve soreness and then adhering to areas for long-lasting protection. Patients should hold 1/2 mouthful in their mouth and swish for 30 seconds twice daily without swallowing, and it should not be used by children under 6 or those with oral lesions or ulcerations.

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    Brand Name: Bactidol

    Generic Name: Hexetidine


    Indications: Minor sore throat; halitosis, general oral hygiene, Improves appearance of
    mouth tissue, protects toothe surfaces afaints formation of decay acids.
    Drug Classification: Oral antiseptic
    Mechanism of action: Protection against oral bacterial and fungal infection to give fast
    relief from sore throat and mouth ulcers. First, bactidol quicly reduces bacteria
    in the affected areas to help relieve and prevent soreness, then hexetidine
    contains adheres to affected areas for extended period of time, giving long
    lasting protection.
    Dosage: ½ mouthful should be held in the mouth, swished and gargled for 30sec in the
    morning and evening. Use full strength.
    Special Precaution: Children <6y/o
    Pregnancy Risk Category: B
    Adverse reaction: No available data
    Contraindication: Lesions and ulcerations of oral/buccal mucosa.
    Form: Aqueous solution: 30ml, 60ml, 150ml/
    Nursing Responsibilities:
     Instruct patient not to swallow the medication.
     Caution the patient that the solution may be too harsh to taste.
     Assess for any lesions in the mouth of the patient.

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