Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) Gel | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) Gel
Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Metronidazole, Chlorhexadine Gluconate. This drug comes in the form of Gel. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 20 gm and is priced at Rs 31.49 (arround $0.44086 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Metronidazole+ Chlorhexadine Gluconate) |
| Pharma Company : | Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL) |
| Brand Label : | Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) |
| Preparation Type : | Gel |
| Single Dose : | 20 gm |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 20 gm |
| Price Unit : | Rs 31.49 INR (arround $0.44086 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 31.49 INR (arround $0.44086 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) are :
Metronidazole
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, anaerobic infections, ulcerative gingivitis. Eradication of H.pylori associated with peptic ulcer disease. Antibiotic-associated coulitis. Trichomoniasis, Balantidiasis, Blastocyatis hominis infection. Adjunct to treatment of chronic periodontal infections. Rosacea.
For more details on Metronidazole, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Metronidazole..
Chlorhexadine GluconateIndication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Chlorhexadine Gluconate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorhexadine Gluconate..
Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Orahex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Metronidazole-10 mg Chlorhexadine Gluconate-0.25% w/w).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Anasep (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) | 28 | Dentonex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) | 27.5 |
| Maghex M (Mouth/Throat) (20 gm) | 29.9 | Rexidin M (Mouth/Throat) (10 gm) | 6.4 |