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Colgate Savacol Mouthwash

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Australian Dental Professionals - Available from Henry Schein Halas
Colgate Oral Care - Australia Phone: 1800 262 111
Fax: 1800 262 329

Henry Schein Halas - Australia Phone: 1300 658 822
Fax: 1300 658 810



New Zealand Dental Professionals - Available from Henry Schein Shalfoon
Henry Schein Shalfoon - New Zealand Phone: 0800 808 855
Fax: 0508 808 555

Colgate Oral Care - New Zealand Phone: 0508 265 4283
Fax: 0508 866 842 7874



Australian Pharmacy - Available from Symbion, Sigma and API Wholesalers
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Fax: (03) 9543-2511

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Pharmabroker Sales NSW Phone: (02) 9809-5611
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Pharmabroker Sales WA Phone: (08) 9479-6311
Fax: (08) 9479-6140

Pharmabroker Sales SA Phone: (08) 8363-0465
Fax: (08) 8362-4829



New Zealand Pharmacy - Available from Pharmabroker Sales Ltd
Pharmabroker Sales Ltd Phone: (09) 415-5050
Fax: (09) 415-5044
Toll Free: 0508 664 455
 
Product indication:
Gingivitis.
At-home use for patients with gingivitis, maintenance of oral hygiene in the physically or mentally handicapped and in post periodontal surgery1,4.
Product benefits:
Clinically proven in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis1
For the maintenance of oral hygiene in the mentally or physically handicapped3
For use as a pre-procedural disinfectant or post-periodontal surgery4
Mode of action:
Chlorohexidine gluconate interacts with the bacterial cell wall, inhibiting dental plaque formation. It can also help treat halitosis.
Active ingredient(s):

- 2mg/mL chlorhexidine gluconate (original & alcohol free)
- 1.28mg/mL chlorhexidine gluconate (freshmint)

1 Grossman E, et al (1986) J Perio Res; Supplement: 33-43

2 Herrera RS, et al (2004) J Clin Periodontol; 31: 1128-1134

3 Veksler AE, et al (1991) J Periodontol; 62: 649-651

4 Sanz M, et al (1989) J Periodontol; 60: 570-576