Drug
Chlorhexidine
Common brand names:
Peridex, PerioGardChlorhexidine is a mouthwash used to prevent and treat the redness, swelling, and bleeding gums associated with gingivitis. It is classified as an antimicrobial drug. No interactions are listed as it is not used internally.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods
Negative Interactions
2- Potential Negative Interaction
Chlorhexidine
Coffee
Controlled studies show that drinking coffee and tea enhances the tooth-staining effect of chlorhexidine. People using chlorhexidine may prevent tooth staining if they consume coffee or tea an hour before or after using the drug, or if they avoid these beverages altogether.
CoffeeChlorhexidine- Leard A, Addy M. The propensity of different brands of tea and coffee to cause staining associated with chlorhexidine. J Clin Periodontol 1997;24:115-8.
- Potential Negative Interaction
Chlorhexidine
Tea
Controlled studies show that drinking coffee and tea enhances the tooth-staining effect of chlorhexidine. People using chlorhexidine may prevent tooth staining if they consume coffee or tea an hour before or after using the drug, or if they avoid these beverages altogether.
TeaChlorhexidine- Leard A, Addy M. The propensity of different brands of tea and coffee to cause staining associated with chlorhexidine. J Clin Periodontol 1997;24:115-8.