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PERIDEX

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Gastroenterology Approved 1986-08-13
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
39
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1986-08-13
Routes
DENTAL
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

PERIDEX Approval History

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What PERIDEX Treats

1 indications

PERIDEX is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1986. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Gingivitis
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

PERIDEX FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

INDICATION: Peridex is indicated for use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the treatment of gingivitis as characterized by redness and swelling of the gingivae, including gingival bleeding upon probing. Peridex has not been tested among patients with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). For patients having coexisting gingivitis and periodontitis, see PRECAUTIONS .

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