Chlorhexidine and swollen tongue Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Chlorhexidine Side Effects Report #4634785-6
Chlorhexidine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 12, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with gingival disorder and was treated with Chlorhexidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, gingival swelling, paraesthesia, stomatitis, swollen tongue. Chlorhexidine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Chlorhexidine Side Effects Report #5806768-1
Chlorhexidine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2008. Female patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Chlorhexidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mucosal ulceration, oedema, pruritus, swollen tongue. Chlorhexidine dosage: 15 ML BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Chlorhexidine Side Effects Report #4943943-2
Chlorhexidine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2006. Female patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was treated with Chlorhexidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dental operation, headache , post procedural complication, pruritus, pyrexia, swelling, swollen tongue, urticaria. Chlorhexidine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.