Corsodyl mouthwash

What is Corsodyl mouthwash?

Corsodyl mouthwash is a treatment that’s used to treat mouth ulcers. It also helps with a condition called halitosis, which is more commonly known as bad breath. Mouth ulcers can be painful and irritating, and halitosis can really knock your confidence. Corsodyl helps you get back to normal fast.

Corsodyl is an antibacterial mouthwash. You just have to swish it around your mouth twice a day for it to start working. When you use Corsodyl, it kills off the bacteria in your mouth that can lead to bad breath. It also helps mouth ulcers heal more quickly and stops them from getting infected.

How does Corsodyl work?

Corsodyl mouthwash contains 0.2% of the active ingredient chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and antiseptic which has antibiotic properties. This helps to limit the harmful bacteria and microorganisms in your mouth.

Bad bacteria in the mouth can cause recurrent halitosis, which is bad breath not linked to food you’ve recently eaten or another cause. An overgrowth of bacteria can also make mouth ulcers heal more slowly, or cause them to get infected. Corsodyl prevents this and helps you heal with an easy to use mouthwash.

What doses of Corsodyl are there?

To treat both mouth ulcers or halitosis you should use one 10ml capful of Corsodyl antiseptic mouthwash twice a day. It’s easy to know how much to measure out. There’s a fill line in the cap which shows you where to stop. Always stick to this measured dose.

You can usually use Corsodyl until your halitosis or mouth ulcer has disappeared. When your mouth ulcer has healed, keep using it for two days afterwards. If your mouth ulcer remains for more than three weeks, talk to your clinician. Also, if your halitosis hasn’t resolved after a few weeks, go back to your clinician. You might need another treatment.

How to use Corsodyl

Always follow your clinician’s advice on using Corsodyl. If you buy Corsodyl from us, you can log into your account and message us if you have any questions.

• Use 10ml of Corsodyl mouthwash twice a day
• The best time to use Corsodyl mouthwash is after you’ve brushed your teeth
• Rinse your mouth with clean water and wait for five minutes in between brushing your teeth and using Corsodyl
• Thoroughly rinse your mouth with Corsodyl for one minute. Spit the solution out, don’t swallow it
• Avoid eating or drinking anything for 30-60 minutes after using Corsodyl. This allows the mouthwash to work as effectively as possible.

How long does it take Corsodyl to work?

Corsodyl gets to work fast. A clinical study on how best to treat the signs and symptoms of halitosis found that Corsodyl had a noticeable effect after just a couple of hours. Its effects lasted for three hours after just one application. Corsodyl was more effective compared to toothbrushing and tongue scraping.

If you’re using Corsodyl to treat mouth ulcers then it can often take a few days for them to heal and disappear. Corsodyl can both speed up healing and prevent further infections. It can also reduce the painful effects of mouth ulcers. Once your mouth ulcers are gone you should keep on using the mouthwash for another two days.

What should I do if I make a mistake when using Corsodyl?

Always use Corsodyl as directed by your clinician and never use more than you’re directed to. Try not to swallow Corsodyl. Always spit it out into the sink when you have finished rinsing your mouth. If you have accidentally swallowed Corsodyl, it shouldn’t cause any major problems.

If you forget to use Corsodyl at your usual time, use it now. If it’s nearly time for your next use, just wait until then. Don’t use twice as much to try and make up for forgetting to use Corsodyl. If you have any questions, just message our clinicians.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Daniel Atkinson

GP Clinical Lead

on May 10, 2022.

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