bioscrub
Bioscrub (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate · by Griffen
Available as a generic: Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Form
- Sponge
- Strength
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4%
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Griffen
- FDA application
- NDA019822
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Sponge
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bioscrub treat?
- Bioscrub (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) may be used to treat oral candidiasis, periodontal diseases, infectious skin diseases, gram-negative bacterial infections, gram-positive bacterial infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Bioscrub?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bioscrub. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Chlorhexidine Gluconate), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Bioscrub?
- Bioscrub is marketed by Griffen. You can see Griffen's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Bioscrub a brand-name or generic drug?
- Bioscrub is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Bioscrub available over the counter?
- Yes. Bioscrub is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Bioscrub come in?
- Bioscrub is currently marketed as sponge, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Bioscrub FDA-registered?
- Bioscrub is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019822. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 9,577 reports naming CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE — the active ingredient in Bioscrub, and the FDA flagged 86% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- fatigue2,599 reports
- rash2,443 reports
- joint swelling2,392 reports
- hypersensitivity2,276 reports
- impaired healing2,267 reports
- folliculitis2,259 reports
- weight increased2,252 reports
- stomatitis2,239 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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