What it's used for
Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is used between dental visits as part of a professional program to treat gingivitis, which involves redness, swelling, and bleeding of the gums.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Therapy should begin immediately after a dental cleaning, and patients should be reevaluated and cleaned professionally at least every six months.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
The effect of chlorhexidine gluconate on periodontitis has not been determined, and clinical testing noted an increase in tartar buildup.
Common side effects
The most common side effects include increased staining of teeth and oral surfaces, increased tartar formation, and altered taste perception.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate cost without insurance
Cash prices for Chlorhexidine Gluconate without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications require a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate dosage and administration
Directions use with care in premature infants and infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Common questions
Is chlorhexidine Gluconate covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get chlorhexidine Gluconate through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a chlorhexidine Gluconate prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does chlorhexidine gluconate cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for chlorhexidine gluconate vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get chlorhexidine gluconate?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of chlorhexidine gluconate are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of chlorhexidine gluconate?
Directions use with care in premature infants and infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is $0 on the covered list
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