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Corsodyl 0.2% Mouthwash (GSL)
Item code: 75-400-19
Uses: An intensive treatment that contains chlorhexidine digluconate, which is clinically proven to be effective against bleeding gums, gum irritation and gum inflammation.
Features and benefits: The active ingredient works to kill the plaque bacteria, which can irritate the gums and cause gum disease
- Effective short-term treatment for gum disease1
- Acts rapidly to kill the bacteria that cause plaque within 30 seconds*1
- Forms a protective antibacterial layer over the teeth and gums to prevent plaque build up for up to 12 hours+1
- For full directions for use, see product label.
*Plaque bacteria in laboratory studies. + When used as directed.
Boots Expert TePeTM Interdental Brushes
Item code: see boots.com
Uses: Specially designed to help provide optimal cleaning between teeth to help prevent gum disease and cavities.
Features and benefits: Interdental brushes allow easy access to hard to reach places
- Evidence suggests that interdental cleaning with interdental brushes is the most effective method for interdental plaque removal2
- Can clean up to 40 per cent of the teeth that brushing alone misses3
- 94 per cent of dental hygienists in the UK recommend TePe interdental brushes4
- Available in two shapes: Original, and Angle brushes designed to help access the back teeth
- Customers may wish to try the pack of mixed sized original brushes to find the best fit.
Boots Antiviral Cold Sore Cream (GSL) 
Item codes: 16-173-38
Uses: To treat cold sores of the lips and face.
Features and benefits: Treats cold sores at tingle or blister stage
- Promotes healing
- Directions for use: adults and children: apply a thin layer on the affected area, making sure the whole cold sore is covered, every four hours, five times per day for five days
- If the cold sore has not healed after five days, customers can continue to apply the cream for a further five days if necessary
- You should refer customers to their GP if the cold sore has not healed after ten days.
Boots Mouth Ulcer Pastilles (GSL) 
Item code: 12-400-80
Uses: To help relieve the pain of mouth ulcers and soothe sore gums.
Features and benefits: Soothing antiseptic
- Soothes dentures and sore spots
- Customers should allow the pastille to dissolve slowly in the mouth, keeping it near the painful area
- Directions for use: adults and children aged over three years: one pastille every two hours if needed. Customers should not take more than eight pastilles in 24 hours.
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References
1. GSK Data on File. 2. Chapple ILC, Van der Weijden F, Dörfer C, Herrera D, Shapira L, Polak D, Madianos P, Louropoulou A, Machtei E, Donos N, Greenwell H, Van Winkelhoff AJ, Eren Kuru B, Arweiler N, Teughels W, Aimetti M, Molina A, Montero E, Graziani F. Primary prevention of periodontitis: managing gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol 2015; 42 (Suppl. 16): S71-S76. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12366. 3. Axelsson P, Linde J Effect of Controlled Oral Hygiene Procedures on caries and periodontal disease in adults. J Clin Periodontol. 1978; 5; 133-51. 4. A survey of dental hygienists in the United Kingdom in 2011. Part 4 - Prevention Skills Training and Utilisation which was written by Eaton KA, Harris M, Ross MK, Arevalo C (2012). The paper was published in Dental Health magazine; Volume 54, No 4 6th July 2015: pp 30-34.
Corsodyl 0.2% Mouthwash (Alcohol Free) Active Ingredient: Chlorhexidine digluconate
Indications: Plaque inhibition; gingivitis; maintenance of oral hygiene; post periodontal surgery or treatment; aphthous ulceration; oral candida. Legal category: GSL. Licence Holder: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK) Trading Limited, Brentford, TW8 9GS, UK Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra-indications and method of use can be found at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23034.
Boots Antiviral Cold Sore Cream (Aciclovir). Indications: This medicine contains Aciclovir which belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals, which act to treat infections caused by viruses. It can be used to treat cold sores of the lips and face. Legal Category: GSL. Information about these products, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra- indications, and methods of use can be found at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8272/pil, Product Licence Number: PL 20417/0094. MA Holder: Fannin (UK) Limited, 42-46 Booth Drive, Park Farm South, Wellingborough, NN8 6GT. Date of Preparation: June 2015.
Boots Mouth Ulcer Pastilles (Benzalkonium Chloride, Compound Benzoin Tincture). Indications: This medicine contains Benzalkonium
Chloride and Compound Benzoin Tincture, which belong to a group of medicines called antiseptics that kill bacteria. It can be used to help relieve the pain of mouth ulcers and soothe sore gums. Legal Category: GSL. Information about these products, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra-indications, and methods of use can be found at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8341, Product Licence Number: PL 00094/5016R. MA Holder: Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd, High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AP. Date of Preparation: July 2014.