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mouth rinse

Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia · FDA-approved active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 20/100

mouth rinse is a Small molecule drug developed by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. It is currently FDA-approved for Control of plaque leading to bleeding gums, Prevention of gingivitis.

Mouth rinse is a liquid held in the mouth to be swirled around and may be gargled, typically by tilting the head back and bubbling the liquid at the back of the mouth. It has been studied as a treatment for various conditions, including gingivitis, head and neck cancer, and postoperative complications, and its mechanism is classified as a DNA disrupting agent.

At a glance

Generic namemouth rinse
SponsorMinistry of Higher Education, Malaysia
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about mouth rinse

What is mouth rinse?

mouth rinse is a Small molecule drug developed by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, indicated for Control of plaque leading to bleeding gums, Prevention of gingivitis.

What is mouth rinse used for?

mouth rinse is indicated for Control of plaque leading to bleeding gums, Prevention of gingivitis.

Who makes mouth rinse?

mouth rinse is developed and marketed by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (see full Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia pipeline at /company/ministry-of-higher-education-malaysia).

What development phase is mouth rinse in?

mouth rinse is FDA-approved (marketed).

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