Chlorhexidine: An effective anticovid mouth rinse

Conclusions: Within the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that Chlorhexidine digluconate in 0.2% concentration inactivated SARS CoV 2 in minimal contact time i.e 30 secs, however both compounds tested i.e Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine were found to have antiviral activity against SARS CoV2 virus.
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research