[Use of hexetidine as an oral cavity antiseptic].

Abstract

Of the many products recommended for topical use in the prevention and control of odontostomatological diseases, those containing hexetidine have proved to combine detergent properties with a true, specific activity. Reference is made to the abundant literature in an account of the composition, antibacterial spectrum, pharmacokinetics, mechanism and action time of this molecule. The conclusion is reached that, with proper support in the form of general drug management, hexetidine is effective in the treatment of odontostomatological and ORL sepsis.

• Authors: P Menghini, P L Sapelli
• Journal: Minerva stomatologica (Minerva Stomatol) 1980 May-Jun Vol. 29 Issue 3 Pg. 159-62 ISSN: 0026-4970 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: L'impiego dell'esetidina come antisettico del cavo orale.
• PMID: 6935506 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Hexetidine

Topics

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Dental Plaque (drug therapy)
• Gingivitis (drug therapy)
• Hexetidine (pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Oral Hygiene (methods)
• Structure-Activity Relationship