Paroex is an oral rinse containing 0.12% Chlorhexidine gluconate (1,1′-hexamethylene bis [5-(p-chlorophenyl) biguanide] di-D-gluconate) in a base containing deionized water, propylene glycol, glycerin, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, mint flavor, potassium acesulfame, FD&C Red #40 and D&C Red #33. Paroex ® is a near-neutral solution (pH range 5-7). Chlorhexidine gluconate is a salt of Chlorhexidine and gluconic acid.Continue reading “Chlorhexidine”