Oral Science Launches Perichlor Chlorhexidine Without Alcohol, for the Optimal Patient Experience

Oral Science is proud to launch Perichlor (DIN 02493160), an Alcohol-Free 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse.

Perichlor is indicated for use as part of a professional program for the treatment of moderate to severe gingivitis, and for management of associated gingival bleeding and inflammation between dental visits.

Perichlor provides antimicrobial activity during oral rinsing which is maintained between rinsings. Microbiologic sampling of plaque has shown a general reduction of both aerobic and anaerobic bacterial counts ranging from 54-97% through six months’ clinical use.

Rinsing with Perichlor inhibits the buildup and maturation of plaque by reducing certain microbes regarded as gingival pathogens, thereby reducing gingivitis. Perichlor provided antimicrobial activity during rinsing and for several hours thereafter. No significant changes in bacterial sensitivity, overgrowth of potentially opportunistic organisms or other adverse changes in the oral microbial flora were observed following the use of Perichlor for six months. Three months after Perichlor use was discontinued, the number of bacteria in plaque had returned to pre-treatment levels and sensitivity of plaque bacteria to chlorhexidine gluconate remained unchanged. Studies conducted with human subjects and animals demonstrate that any ingested chlorhexidine gluconate is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Excretion of chlorhexidine gluconate occurred primarily through the feces (approximately 90%). Less than 1% of the chlorhexidine gluconate ingested by these subjects was excreted in the urine.

Perichlor will be available exclusively through Oral Science starting August 2022.

Dental offices can pre-order by contacting Oral Science at 1-888-442-7070 or service@oralscience.com or visiting https://pro.oralsciece.com