However effective , chlorhexidine gluconate is not meant for long - term use .
This means that unlike other mouthwashes , whose benefits end upon expectorating , the active antibacterial ingredients in chlorhexidine gluconate infiltrate the tissue and remain active for a period of time .
Effective , chlorhexidine gluconate is not meant for long - term use .
This means that unlike other mouthwashes , whose benefits end upon expectorating , the active antibacterial ingredients in chlorhexidine gluconate infiltrate the tissue and remain active for a period of time .