What is atridox used for?
What is atridox used for?
This medication is used to treat adult gum disease (periodontitis). Doxycycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. When applied to the infected tooth pockets, this medication works by preventing the growth of bacteria.
What is the active ingredient in atridox?
6 pack carton
| Active Ingredient/Active Moiety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient Name | Basis of Strength | Strength |
| DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE (DOXYCYCLINE ANHYDROUS) | DOXYCYCLINE ANHYDROUS | 50 mg |
Does atridox have tetracycline?
Atridox belongs to a class of drugs called Tetracyclines.
What cause gum disease?
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It’s typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—to build up on the teeth and harden.
How is atridox used in the treatment of periodontitis?
INDICATIONS. ATRIDOX (doxycycline hyclate) ® is indicated for use in the treatment of chronic adult periodontitis for a gain in clinical attachment, reduction in probing depth, and reduction in bleeding on probing.
Are there any side effects of long term use of atridox?
As with other antibiotic preparations, ATRIDOX (doxycycline hyclate) ® therapy may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. 1 The effects of prolonged treatment, greater than 6 months, have not been studied.
Do you need local anesthesia for atridox injection?
ATRIDOX (doxycycline hyclate) ® does not require local anesthesia for placement. Bend the cannula to resemble a periodontal probe and explore the periodontal pocket in a manner similar to periodontal probing.
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