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Approved
Dec 1985
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
DYNA-HEX 2 (chlorhexidine gluconate) by Johnson & Johnson is clinical pharmacology periogard® (chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse usp, 0. First approved in 1985.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DYNA-HEX 2 (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% oral rinse) is a topical antimicrobial solution used as an oral rinse for plaque and gingivitis control in dental care. It works by reducing oral bacteria counts by 54-97% through direct antimicrobial activity, with approximately 30% of the active ingredient retained in the oral cavity for sustained release. The drug has been a cornerstone of periodontal hygiene for nearly 40 years with a well-established safety and efficacy profile.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100); brand defense and generic transition planning will dominate commercial strategy.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY PerioGard® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%) provides antimicrobial activity during oral rinsing. The clinical significance of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse's antimicrobial activities is not clear. Microbiological sampling of plaque has shown a general…
Indications
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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