Rexidin-M Forte Gel (Lidocaine 2% / Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% / Metronidazole 1%)

Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is an antibiotic combination drug containing three different medicines, Metronidazole (an antibiotic), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Chlorhexidine (an antiseptic), primarily used in treating gum and mouth ulcers. Generally, Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm comes in gel form for application inside the mouth on the affected area as Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm if taken orally is not absorbed. Mouth ulcers are painful and small lesions in the mouth or base of gums. It can make eating, drinking, and talking difficult and uncomfortable.

Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is a combination medication containing Metronidazole (an antibiotic), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Chlorhexidine (an antiseptic). Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is primarily used in treating mouth ulcers. Lidocaine, helps treat mouth ulcers by forming a protective layer on the ulcer and blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain and decreasing the sensation of pain. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant which effectively cleans out the ulcer surface to prevent infection and metronidazole; being bactericidal in nature kills the bacteria by damaging its DNA and preventing these bacteria’s growth spread hence relieving the symptoms. As a result, good oral hygiene is maintained.

Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm comes in gel form for application inside the mouth on the affected area. Your doctor will decide the dose depending on the type of infection that is being treated. Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm can be taken with or without food. Taking more than the prescribed dose will not cure the infection soon but may lead to an allergic reaction. Contact of Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm with eye should be avoided; if accidentally you touch eyes while applying Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm, please wash it immediately. The most common side effect of Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is a metallic taste, bitter taste, burning, transient redness, irritation, dryness, staining of teeth. Sometimes it can lead to allergic reactions. If these effects appear and are bothersome, call your doctor or pharmacist.

Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding until prescribed by a doctor. Also, please inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking before starting Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm. If you breastfeed, please be very cautious that you don’t touch your breast while applying Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm inside the mouth.

Mouth ulcers

Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is primarily used to treat mouth ulcers. It is a combination medication containing Metronidazole (an antibiotic), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Chlorhexidine (an antiseptic). Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is primarily used in treating mouth ulcers. Lidocaine, helps treat mouth ulcers by forming a protective layer on the ulcer, blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain, and decreasing the pain sensation. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant which effectively cleans out the ulcer surface to prevent infection and metronidazole, being bactericidal in nature kills the bacteria by damaging its DNA and preventing these bacteria’s growth spread hence relieving the symptoms. As a result, good oral hygiene is maintained, and it is easier to go out and perform daily activities.

Rexidin-M Forte Gel 15 gm is available in gel form for topical application. Your doctor will decide the dose depending on the type of infection that is being treated.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Metallic taste
• Bitter taste
• Burning
• Transient redness
• Irritation, dryness
• Staining of teeth