Mouthwash comprising chlorhexidine or a salt or a complex thereof, a metabisulfite salt of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, ascorbic acid, characterized in that it also comprises hyaluronic acid or a salt or a complex thereof. The mouthwash according to the present invention, in addition to preventing the formation of plaque on the teeth, avoids the drawback of the dark pigmentation, side effect of chlorhexidine.