The Oral Health Secret That Got Out
From Kitchen Lab to Oral Health Breakthrough
ORAHEX was being used by medical and dental professionals long before it became available to the general public.
In the mid-1990s, Dr. Ranny Reyes, a distinguished periodontist, former Dean of the NU College of Dentistry, Founding President of the Philippine Society of Periodontology (PSP), and former Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Dentistry, began formulating ORAHEX through a series of experiments with chlorhexidine conducted in his own kitchen.
CHX
Recognizing chlorhexidine gluconate’s effectiveness as an antiseptic agent that helps reduce microbial flora and prevent infection, Dr. Reyes set out to develop an oral rinse that would be both effective and suitable for patients’ palates. His formulation eventually became what we know today as ORAHEX.
Turning Filipino Innovation into Market Success
In 1999, with the support of Zuellig Group of Companies, they developed the market for the product and established Pharmahex, Inc. That same year, this proudly Filipino invention was registered with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). Within a year, it was granted its license by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
A Clinic Secret Now in Your Home
Initially used by medical doctors and dental professionals exclusively for their patients’ care, ORAHEX expanded into the general public sphere when the feedback became so positive that entry into the marketplace became a very feasible possibility. To this day, ORAHEX holds the distinction of being used by dentists and doctors alike.
Who We Are
History: An Undiluted Timeline
Mid-1990s
Dr. Ranny Reyes formulates oral rinse containing chlorhexidine gluconate
Dec 1999
Pharmahex is registered with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
Feb 2000
FDA grants license to operate as a manufacturer
2000
Orahex is introduced in the market
2001
Launch of ORAHEX with 0.12% CHX concentration
2005
Launch of ORAHEX AF (Alcohol-Free) variant with 0.12% CHX
2025
Orahex celebrates 25 years of trusted oral care.
Who We Are
History: An Undiluted Timeline
Mid-1990s
Dr. Ranny Reyes formulates oral rinse containing chlorhexidine gluconate
Dec 1999
Pharmahex is registered with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
Feb 2000
FDA grants license to operate as a manufacturer
2000
Orahex is introduced in the market
2001
Launch of ORAHEX with 0.12% CHX concentration
2005
Launch of ORAHEX AF (Alcohol-Free) variant with 0.12% CHX
2025
Orahex celebrates 25 years of trusted oral care.
Agent CHX:
In the Service of Next Level Oral Health
Chlorhexidine starts working quickly to eliminate bacteria upon contact.
CHX binds to oral surfaces, providing up to 12 hours of antibacterial defense.
Helps prevent bacteria from spreading within the mouth, thereby reducing the
risk of infections.
Continues working even after rinsing, thereby maintaining its antibacterial
benefits over time
Widely used in professional dental care for its effectiveness in treating gingivitis
and other oral health issues.
ORAHEXtra Care
Extra easy to use. Extra effective over time. Extra caring for your oral health.
ORAHEX is extra supportive for the concerns of both medical and dental patients.
