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Pronunciation:

(a LOO mi num KLOR ide)

U.S. Brand Names:

Gingi-Aid® Gingival Retraction Cord; Gingi-Aid® Solution; Hemodent® Gingival Retraction Cord

Generic Available:

Yes

Use:

Hemostatic

Use - Dental:

Hemostatic; gingival retraction; to control bleeding created during a dental procedure

Contraindications:

No data reported

Warnings/Precautions:

Since large amounts of astringents may cause tissue irritation and possible damage, only small amounts should be applied

Adverse Reactions:

No data reported

Drug Interactions:

No data reported

Mechanism of Action:

Precipitates tissue and blood proteins causing a mechanical obstruction to hemorrhage from injured blood vessels

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment:

No significant effects or complications reported

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions:

No information available to require special precautions

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status:

None reported

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment:

None reported

Dosage Forms:

Retraction cord [impregnated with aqueous solution]: 1 mg/inch (72 inches); 2 mg/inch (72 inches)

Retraction cord [impregnated with aqueous 10% solution and dried]: 0.9 mg/inch (84 inches); 1.8 mg/inch (84 inches)

Solution, aqueous: 10 g/100 mL water (15 mL, 30 mL)

International Brand Names:

Anhydrol® (GB, IE, IL); Driclor® (AU, GB, IE, SG, ZA); Etiaxil® (CH); Mallebrin® (DE); Odaban® (AU)

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