Table 1: Cases of parotid gland edema following antiseptic mouthwash reported in literature.

Reference Year of Publication Gender Age General Comorbidities Mouthrinse Indication Dosage Onset Time Treatment Resolution
McCoy LC et al. 2008 NR NR Poorly controlled diabetes 0,12% chlorhexidine Periodontal therapy BID NR NR NR
McCoy LC et al. 2008 NR NR Poorly controlled diabetes 0,12% chlorhexidine Periodontal therapy BID NR NR NR
McCoy LC et al. 2008 NR NR Poorly controlled diabetes 0,12% chlorhexidine Periodontal therapy BID NR NR NR
McCoy LC et al. 2008 NR NR Poorly controlled diabetes 0,12% chlorhexidine Periodontal therapy BID NR NR NR
McCoy LC et al. 2008 NR NR Poorly controlled diabetes 0,12% chlorhexidine Periodontal therapy BID NR NR NR
Van der Weijden GA et al. 2010 M 59 None 0,12% chlorhexidine Post-surgical BID 4 days Discontinuation NR
Van der Weijden GA et al. 2010 F 21 None 0.1% hexetidine Periodontal therapy BID 1.5 days Discontinuation + sour sweets 2 weeks
Berton et al. 2018 M 66 None 0,2% chlorhexidine Post-surgical TID 3 days Discontinuation + corticosteroids 7 days

Abbreviations: NR= not reported; BID= twice per day; TID= three times per day