Listerine non alcohol mouthwash

You have my sympathy, I was told to use Corsodyl after a dental op. I was back at the dentists the next day with a swollen and bruised face, an allergic reaction to something in that product. One 'friend' thought I was the victim of domestic violence.

I can use inexpensive own brands like Superdrug or Waitrose without a problem, I think, because they are inexpensive, there are smaller quantities of whatever chemicals they use in these products in them

Thankyou York lady,

I bought some of the purple Listerine as my dentist said I should use a mouthwash to disinfect. I'd never used any before. I followed the instructions to the letter - 20 ml, rinse for 30 seconds. I had to spit it out before the time was up, it was so strong and stung, like you say.

Since then I have used it 1:1 with water and it's just right. I keep a shot glas in the bathroom cabinet to measure the quantity.

DH is having chemotherapy at the moment and was given Care + mouthwash and told to only use this brand. Hope this helps.

I find any of the Listerine mouth washes too harsh, even the knes that are marketed as "gentle". I use the Aldi non alcohol mouthwash in a blue bottle. Much more gentle and less than half the price.