In the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, doctors often prescribe various types of gargle for patients. How to use gargle correctly? Is it the same as the mouthwash we bought on the market? Is there any side effect of long-term use of mouthwash? Today, I sorted out some usage methods and precautions of different mouthwashes for you. What is mouthwash? Gargle is a liquid preparation that plays a local therapeutic role through oral mucosal administration. It is generally an aqueous solution of drugs, and can also contain a small amount of glycerol and ethanol. An appropriate amount of colorant is often added to the gargle, indicating that it is used for gargling. What is the effect of gargle? Gargle is generally used as an adjuvant treatment for oral inflammation such as periodontitis, gingivitis and oral ulcer. Is there any difference between the mouthwash opened by the hospital and the mouthwash in the supermarket? There are differences. Hospital gargle generally contains anti-inflammatory and bactericidal drug components, which can be used for adjuvant treatment of oral inflammation. Because it contains pharmaceutical ingredients, long-term use may cause imbalance of oral flora and other oral diseases, so it can not be used for a long time. The use method and dosage should be carried out in strict accordance with the instructions. The main ingredients of slobber in supermarkets are alcohol, essence, surfactant, fluoride, etc., which can temporarily reduce bacteria in the mouth, which can be used as a daily oral health care, but it can not be used for the treatment of diseases. There is no special requirement for usage and dosage. Does the gargle need to be diluted with water before reuse? According to different types of mouthwash, the use methods are different, such as compound chlorhexidine mouthwash, Xipayi gingival strengthening solution, cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash, Kangfuxin solution, etc. can be rinsed directly without dilution. However, mouthwashes with high drug concentration, such as concentrated tinidazole mouthwash, 1% povidone iodine solution and compound borax mouthwash, need to be diluted according to the corresponding proportion in the manual before mouthwash, otherwise the oral mucosa will be damaged due to high drug concentration. How long should the mouthwash be in the mouth? For different types of gargle, the gargle time in the mouth ranges from a few seconds to a few minutes. It is recommended that you carefully read the instructions before using. Can I swallow the gargle? Most mouthwashes contain disinfectant and antiseptic ingredients. It is not suitable to swallow or swallow when gargling, otherwise it will cause local tissue corrosion after gastrointestinal absorption. However, some mouthwashes, such as Xipayi gingival strengthening solution, can be swallowed, while Kangfuxin solution can be taken orally. Whether it can be swallowed or not, please be sure to follow the relevant contents of the drug manual or doctor's prescription. Do you need water to rinse after using mouthwash? In order to maintain the drug concentration in the oral cavity, it is recommended to use the mouthwash after cleaning the oral cavity, and it is not necessary to gargle with clean water after use, nor eat or drink immediately, otherwise the therapeutic effect of the mouthwash will be affected. The doctor prescribed two kinds of gargle at the same time. Can they be used together? Generally speaking, during the use of one mouthwash, if other mouthwashes need to be used, a certain interval should be taken. For example, when using compound chlorhexidine gargle or compound borax gargle and other gargle, the interval should be at least 2 hours, otherwise drug-drug interaction may occur. Can all people use gargle? no For example, concentrated tinidazole gargle is prohibited for pregnant and lactating women, and the dosage for children is halved. Povidone iodine gargle should not be used by children under 6 years old, and it may affect the thyroid function of newborns, so it is forbidden for pregnant women. Compound borax gargle is forbidden for newborns and infants, and should be used with caution for the elderly, children, pregnant women and lactating women. Kangfuxin Liquid is forbidden for pregnant women and patients with asthma. Pharmacist reminds: before using gargle, you must carefully read the instructions or doctor's prescription. Consulting pharmacist is also a good choice. (outlook new era)