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Periogard FAQs

How much does Periogard cost without insurance?

The retail price of Periogard for uninsured patients is usually $21.77. You could pay $4.76 for a standard Periogard prescription using a SingleCare discount card. In fact, you can save up to 80% the retail price on many of your prescription drug needs with SingleCare.

How much does Periogard cost with insurance?

Copay costs of Periogard will be different depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Periogard costs as little as $4.76 for 473, 0.12% solution (quantity in ml)s. However, sometimes Periogard is supplied by your dentist, who purchases Periogard from a specialty pharmacy. Usually, however, you will fill your dentist's or doctor's prescription at a pharmacy. You should also ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to your SingleCare discount. Your Periogard price with SingleCare at participating pharmacies often could be lower.

Does Medicare cover Periogard and how much does it cost?

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug insurance plans usually cover Periogard. For non-Medicare patients, SingleCare offers Periogard coupons that reduce the cost of Periogard to $4.76.

Is there a generic of Periogard?

Periogard is a brand-name prescription mouthwash with chlorhexidine. GUM Paroex and Peridex are competing brand-name chlorhexidine mouthwashes. Generic, lower-priced chlorhexidine mouthwashes are available from manufacturers such as Xttrium Labs. Check the SingleCare website or app for Paroex, Peridex, or chlorhexidine for more information and valuable savings coupons.

What is Periogard?

Periogard is a prescription antiseptic mouthwash that treats gingivitis, a condition in which the gums become swollen, tender, and red due to a bacterial infection. The active ingredient in Periogard, chlorhexidine gluconate, is a powerful antiseptic that kills most of the bacteria that cause gingivitis.

As a mouthwash, Periogard is applied as a 30-second rinse twice per day after brushing.

What are the side effects of Periogard?

Side effects of Periogard include teeth staining, an increase in tartar, changes in taste, irritation, dry mouth, and site reactions. For most patients, Periogard leaves a bad aftertaste in the mouth, sometimes for hours. Some patients have experienced swelling of the salivary glands with Periogard. Allergic reactions are rare but potentially severe and include a severe skin reaction (body-wide blistering and peeling, fever, and swelling) and anaphylaxis, a dangerous and potentially fatal drop in blood pressure.

Chlorhexidine is a poison and should not be swallowed. Always spit it out after use. If Periogard is swallowed, typical side effects include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, since chlorhexidine is not easily absorbed by the digestive system.

Consult with your physician or dentist about any adverse side effects caused by this medication.