Dentomycin Periodontal Gel - 5 x 0.5g Applicators

Dentomycin also contains:

• Hyetellose.
• Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (E511).
• Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer (type B).
• Triacetin (E15 18).
• Glycerol (E422).

Dentomycin Administration

Route of Administration

Dentomycin is intended to be applied directly into the periodontal pocket by means of the specially designed applicator.

How to Prepare and Use Dentomycin Applicators

• Dentomycin applicators are for periodontal use.
• Each applicator should be used for a single patient on one occasion.
• Discard Dentomycin applicators after use.
• Allow Dentomycin applicators to equilibrate to room temperature for 15 minutes prior to use.
• Do not remove the applicator from the aluminium pouch until immediately before use.

Dentomycin Administration for Adults

Dentomycin should be administered following scaling and root planing, to peridontal pockets with a probing depth of at least 5 mm.

The tip of the applicator should be inserted to the point of resistance in each pocket to be treated, before the medication is administered.

The amount of gel administered should be sufficient to fill each pocket to the point of overflow.

The applicator should wiped with 70% ethanol between applications to each individual tooth to avoid transfer of bacteria between periodontal pockets.

Dentomycin Dosage

Each disposable applicator should be used for a single patient to treat a number of periodontal pockets. However a new applicator must be used at each visit.

Treatment should be initiated with applications every 14 days for a total of three to four applications (e.g. 0, 2, 4 and 6 weeks).

Treatment with the gel should not normally be repeated within 6 months of initial therapy.

Tooth brushing, flossing, mouth-washing, drinking or eating should be avoided for at least 2 hours immediately following administration of medication.

Dentomycin Administration for the Elderly

As adults, although caution should be exercised in patients with hepatic dysfunction or severe renal impairment.

Dentomycin Administration for Children

The use of tetracyclines during tooth development in children under the age of 12 years may cause permanent discolouration.

Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported.

Dentomycin is therefore contra-indicated in children of this age group.

There is no data to support the use of Dentomycin in children over 12 years of age and therefore its use cannot be recommended.

Contents

• 5 x 0.5g Dentomycin applicators

References and useful links for more information on Dentomycin:

• Report an issue with a medicine to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/
• NHS Website - Minocycline 2% dental gel sugar free